sag slightly

Frequency: 5.22.1 per million words

to droop or sink a small amount

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Examples (10)

  • The old wooden shelf began to sag slightly under the weight of the books.
  • After a long day, his shoulders would sag slightly with fatigue.
  • The fabric of the tent started to sag slightly during the heavy rain.
  • Her posture seemed to sag slightly when she heard the bad news.
  • We noticed the roof beams had begun to sag slightly over the years.
  • The balloon would sag slightly as it lost helium.
  • If the cake doesn't rise properly, the middle might sag slightly.
  • The old mattress tends to sag slightly in the center.
  • With age, the skin around his eyes began to sag slightly.
  • The bridge appeared to sag slightly in the middle due to the heavy traffic.