slack
Example Sentences
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And he immediately took up the slack, scoring the first of his seven goals — good for second on the team — in his second game.
From Los Angeles Times
Further weakening would create slack, and that weakness could feed on itself.
From MarketWatch
A substantial amount has been earmarked for defense, with the industry poised to pick up slack in the manufacturing sector.
When it comes to exercise, it can be easy to slack off.
The researchers suggest that the coiled optic nerve developed as a workaround, giving the eyes extra slack and reducing strain as they pivot.
From Science Daily
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