sag
verb (used without object)
to sink or bend downward by weight or pressure, especially in the middle.
has sagged
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present perfectof sag (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Home improvement activity has sagged amid a stagnant housing market, high interest rates and general uncertainty among consumers about the economic environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
Live Nation’s stock is up more than 17% so far this year, but its performance has sagged in recent weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2025
The Chinese economy has sagged this year with a Reuters poll forecasting growth of 3.2%, but some analysts expect growth to rebound to 4-5% next year.
From Reuters ● Dec. 9, 2022
CNN’s profitability has sagged this year as its viewership declined and because of the costs of covering the war in Ukraine.
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
The left side of his face has sagged, as if every muscle in it has died.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
