sluggishly
Example Sentences
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Sinner started the second set sluggishly and had to come from 15-40 down in his opening service game before Alcaraz broke to go 2-1 ahead and hold for 3-1.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
The economy has responded sluggishly to the rate cuts so far, with the pass-through to lower mortgage lending rates taking place at a slower pace than expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Instead, “Last Rites,” is merely a sluggishly routine send-off for the Warren family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
Scientists on Monday observed small “ooze-outs” of lava flowing sluggishly in the lava lake.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
It dances slowly across the floor, chug-lug, chug-lug, the clothes and the soapy water moving as if boiling sluggishly, like cloth porridge.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
