Example Sentences

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"Momentum is sagging a bit which is a little concerning," says Hannah Hess of the Rhodium Group research firm, which partners with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to produce it.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

But with its unexpectedly quick and widespread losses and overstretched forces, morale is sagging with more troops surrendering and defecting, giving rise to a wary optimism among its diverse opponents.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Wall Street is finally buckling, rates markets are now gunning for almost 100 basis points of Fed rate cuts this year and the dollar is sagging.

From Reuters • Apr. 5, 2023

Now the Wizards are struggling to open games with energy, their shooting percentage has dipped, and their defense is sagging under the pressure.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022

When he opens the door, his face is sagging and deeply wrinkled.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko