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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act as a drag" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something or someone that hinders progress or creates a burden in a situation.
Example: "The constant delays in the project timeline began to act as a drag on team morale."
Alternatives: "be a hindrance" or "slow things down".
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This can act as a drag on any initiative.
And does it act as a drag on economic growth?
If this persists, it will act as a drag on growth for the Swipes.
That will act as a drag on house prices in coming years, many economists say.
On the other hand, critics claim that NPEs act as a drag on the information technology industry.
Meanwhile, the continued cloud of uncertainty would act as a drag on the economy for a longer period.
But at a time of rising unemployment and inevitable tax increases, they act as a drag on a slowing economy.
Such talk alarms members of the current administration, who have complained of "populism" that would act as a drag on economic dynamism.
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Economic uncertainty has acted as a drag on consumption.
This has acted as a drag on growth and caused political conflict.
Though its fundamentally old-fashioned approach acts as a drag, its good intentions see it through.
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