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as in to delay
to move or act slowly
one of the climbers was beginning to drag
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as in to crawl
to move slowly
the play dragged and seemed to take forever to get to its predictable conclusion
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as in street
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
the main drag in town
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the drag of stagnating wages on bringing the economy out of the recession
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as in crab
a person who spoils the pleasure of others
the teenager was mortified to be seen in public with such drags—her parents
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Recent Examples of drag
Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
On a Friday in early December, Hopkins dragged burly limbs from the path of the tractor-like machine that picks his cotton crop six rows at a time.
—Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
While an increase in overseas orders for Chinese goods helped to offset the domestic drag, Beijing now faces a pushback from countries worried over the impact of a flood of cheap exports.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Minutes after their assailant fled, Kandice spotted Kathie on the ground and dragged herself toward her.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
On a Friday in early December, Hopkins dragged burly limbs from the path of the tractor-like machine that picks his cotton crop six rows at a time.
—Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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In May 2023, Metro Council revised the ordinance to broaden the scope of vehicles eligible for seizure, including cars used as barricades or other obstructions in drag racing contests.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
While an increase in overseas orders for Chinese goods helped to offset the domestic drag, Beijing now faces a pushback from countries worried over the impact of a flood of cheap exports.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
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Without the ability to evaluate creditworthiness upfront, businesses often onboard high-risk clients who are likely to delay payments, switch to a competitor or default.Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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More than 100 flights were delayed and dozens more canceled Thursday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Like many other politicians who once opposed Trump, DeSantis crawled to Mar-a-Lago on hands and knees to beg forgiveness after flaming out against Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries.Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube are the next healthy options on the depth chart as the Raiders crawl to the finish line of a horrid 2-11 season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Winter days spent inside trying to escape the cold can quickly become a bore.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were in street clothes on Thursday, which gave the shorthanded Nets a major tactical advantage in their first trip to Fiserv Forum this season.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Northern Man became famous last year for organizing a mass street protest opposing the construction of a large mosque near Moscow.Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Here are steps that can help ensure a smooth integration process, addressing potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them: 1.Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another political obstacle: The fossil-fuel industry has turned natural gas into a culture-war issue by bombarding Americans with the message that woke liberals are coming to take away their gas stoves and gas drilling jobs.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The website also discloses the exact farms, altitude, and process involved in creating this blend, which ensures that every sip is packed with nutrition and wellness benefits.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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These handy devices keep beverages at the perfect temperature for hours, ensuring every sip is as warm and satisfying as the first.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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For a delicious brunch, pop into the neighborhood favorite White Wolf Café for mimosas and a crab cake sandwich.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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At Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a newly-reinvigorated population of native southern sea otters have eaten so many invasive European green crabs that researchers say the otters have locally solved a problem that has plagued the West Coast for years.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Drag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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