| 1 | I don't want to encumber myself with unnecessary luggage. | |
| 2 | These are not just inconveniences, but also an enormous drag on society. | |
| 3 | Each of these measures is a small drag on growth in the economy. | |
| 4 | Both new home and nonresidential construction were a drag on first-quarter growth. | |
| 5 | These small pluses meant the retreat by consumers and firms did not drag the economy down by more. |