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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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Due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, CBS delayed the start of the reboot of classic game show Hollywood Squares until Thursday, January 16 at 8 p.m. ET.Marc Berman, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay its implementation of the upcoming law and reportedly met with TikTok’s chief executive officer Shou Chew last month.Denni Hu, WWD, 14 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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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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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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There are street lights and sidewalks; a park and a half-dozen schools lie within walking distance.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Standing as tall as six stories, these large structures with mansard roofs provided modern apartments while, along with the broad streets, gave Paris a visual unity—along with giving ample subject matter to the Impressionists for their paintings!Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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Beijing will face obstacles to this strategy in Europe, since its de facto support for Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is an albatross around Beijing’s effort to improve relations.Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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High costs and insurance gaps remain major obstacles to access.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
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Think clean, refreshing sips rather than sugary sweetness.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Stop by the tasting room for sips of North Carolina vintages.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 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 18 Jan. 2025.
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