Example Sentences

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And in talks with both Trump and Putin, Xi faced leaders mired in costly wars that have dragged on for longer than they anticipated.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Fears that AI could disrupt industries such as software have dragged down stocks in the once-hot industry, and many investors are watching the private-credit market closely for additional cracks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Even if it’s deeply cruel to have dragged Gellar, Zhao and millions of fans’ hopes out this far, the “Buffy” legacy has been tainted enough as it is by Joss Whedon’s fingerprints.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

However, the largest stocks in the market, the so-called Magnificent Seven, also have dragged benchmarks lower.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

He would have dragged him to the Greeks victoriously if it had not been for Aphrodite.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton