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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
Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
Her swift release represents a diplomatic win for Meloni, who had feared the case could drag on for weeks.
—Reuters, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The drag artist, born James Lee Williams in Colywn Bay, Wales, also competed on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7, and was the only non-U.S. winner invited to participate.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, with Ukrainian officials reporting a national mental health crisis as the devastating war drags on, many experts say the depopulation and hollowing-out of communities cannot help but be a major factor in the crisis.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
Her swift release represents a diplomatic win for Meloni, who had feared the case could drag on for weeks.
—Reuters, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sharks also possess tough, hydrodynamic skin that minimizes drag and enhances their stealth.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The drag artist, born James Lee Williams in Colywn Bay, Wales, also competed on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7, and was the only non-U.S. winner invited to participate.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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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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Extreme weather across the country delayed and changed the flight path of wild birds, the main carriers of the virus.Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Global bond markets are on the rise Bond markets are moving upward, with the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbing to 4.78% as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve may delay lowering interest rates until 2026.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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The two girls then left Leutner alone to crawl out of the forest and find help.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Neither the trade market nor the free-agent market bore fruit, so the Reds will hope there is progress from in-house outfielders.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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By locating sensors in deep bore holes, the scientists found that the French Alps’ permafrost is warming by 1 to 1.5 degrees Celsius (roughly 1.8 to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) a decade.Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the target customer is young people who are active in a street community and seek out the store for its refined, exclusive selection of the world’s top footwear brands, from running sneakers to lifestyle shoes, technical footwear and more.Andrea Onate, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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From Hotel Heron, take a roundabout route and walk along Duke, Prince and King streets, heading toward the waterfront.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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There is a path to preventing such a wrong turn, even if the path is strewn with obstacles and is uphill all the way.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Their change of heart reflects the inconvenient practical obstacles to suddenly cutting off access to a popular platform.Johanna Costigan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Think clean, refreshing sips rather than sugary sweetness.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In addition to retail, guests can look forward to free sips at the Tasting Bar and customizing their finds at the Gift Bar.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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Clark’s Oyster Bar is the best place for seafood in Aspen, serving hearty fare like clam chowder, crab cakes, and crispy red snapper.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Next Evolution of Cantonese Food: A wave of new restaurants are challenging diners to go beyond sesame chicken and crab Rangoon.Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Drag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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