sag back
Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words
to lean or droop backwards, often into a seat
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Examples (10)
- Martin sighed and sagged back in his chair.
- After a long day, she just wanted to sag back onto the sofa.
- He felt his shoulders sag back in defeat.
- The exhausted runner sagged back against the wall.
- Don't just sag back; sit up straight!
- As soon as he heard the news, his whole body seemed to sag back.
- She would often sag back into her grandmother's embrace.
- The old man slowly sagged back onto the park bench.
- If you feel faint, try to sag back into a sitting position.
- The weary traveler sagged back, closing his eyes.