dragged
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China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The German DAX falls 0.35%, dragged by a 5% slide for semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Shares fell nearly 8% through June 3, dragged down by the $80 billion equity offering as well as a broader tech pullback.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
She was breathing hard now with the effort; she had one arm around his shoulder, and her left foot dragged.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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