drag down

verb

1. tr, adverb to depress or demoralize

   the flu really dragged her down

Example Sentences

Price cuts and offers of free charging for new owners helped drive sales, and the company was free of production issues that had dragged down delivery numbers last year.

From Los Angeles Times

All great stories can be dragged down by fan service.

From Salon

It was reported during the day that the Trump campaign wanted him to drop out, presumably because they suspected Robinson was already dragging down the ticket, but he refused.

From Salon

“To some extent I think there also was a way in which Harris’ numbers were being dragged down by this general malaise among Democrats around Biden and her association with him,” Schickler said.

From Los Angeles Times

As the 2022 congressional election approached, rising prices dragged down Democrats’ popularity and pundits predicted a “red wave.”

From Los Angeles Times

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