as in drooping
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion
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As of this writing, Becerra holds his advantage, or what remains of it, and looks on track to take the drooping cake.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026 -
According to gardening expert Lucie Bradley, damping off is the main reason seedlings might stop growing before drooping and dying.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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There really was broccoli hanging from the dugout fence for Mississippi State during their first-ever appearance at the Women’s College World Series on Friday.—
Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Global spending on agentic AI is growing exponentially, and the low-hanging use cases are largely harvested by now.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Trump’s sagging approval rating comes as Democrats have a chance at outperforming Republicans in midterms, with Emerson’s May poll showing Democrats with a 9-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot, though 9% of voters were undecided.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Plus, sun damage can play a big role in sagging and lead to double chin lines—sometimes referred to as turkey neck.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
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“Swagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagging. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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