Dragging
Dragging adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.
Usage example: a mysterious, cloaked figure with a strange, dragging walk
Nearby Word: dragged
Flying
Flying adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.
Usage example: that car was flying as it careened down the streets
Both words in one sentence
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Funny Background Event: Avenger flying/dragging off various things in Harvey's office behind everyone's backs, including a copier, in "Free Magilla".
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Flying by instinct alone though a fire storm while dragging a burning pot of oil: Cooler.
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Princess Flurry Heart one-ups the earlier mentioned example of dragging an adult around while flying by carrying that same pony into the air rather than merely dragging her along behind on the ground while themselves airborne.
Source: Super-Strong Child
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