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lethargy

[leth-er-jee] / ˈlɛθ ər dʒi /


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In addition to eye, skin and breathing problems, MMA exposure can cause headaches, coughing and lethargy, according to the EPA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Like most of the countries where Christianity first took hold, wars and economic lethargy — not to mention a relatively easier path to emigration — have dwindled Lebanon’s Christian population over the decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

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

About noon she got into a sort of lethargy which we did not like; although we kept silence to the others, we were neither of us happy about it.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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