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. |