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lethargy

[leth-er-jee] / ˈlɛθ ər dʒi /


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Symptoms of adder bites in dogs include pain and swelling, bruising, lethargy, drooling and vomiting.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It could have been very different had Rangers not lifted themselves out of their lethargy after finding themselves behind to goals from Ben Broggio and Finn Yeats after only 26 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Carrick's men paid for their lethargy five minutes into the second half.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Depression was assessed through a questionnaire asking about depressed mood, disinterest, restlessness or lethargy during the previous two weeks.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

“I did not like that lethargy of Madam Mina’s. Souls and memories can do strange things during trance.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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