Example Sentences

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But his grades were sagging, and he was determined to go to medical school.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2023

Ratings were sagging for the live-audience gag shows that had long been the stalwart of Korean comedy, and several of the main television stations scrapped them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2020

His pants were sagging to reveal black basketball shorts.

From Chicago Tribune • Nov. 20, 2014

And if he had it all in his pockets at the mall that day, no wonder his pants were sagging.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2011

He was tired; his shoulders were sagging and his face was grim.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier