slack
Example Sentences
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The rotation so far suggests that major indexes like the S&P 500 can in fact stomach some weakness in major tech names, as long as stocks in other sectors can pick up the slack.
From MarketWatch
The AI trade may be in the doldrums, but banks are suddenly picking up the slack.
From Barron's
Some economists said the revisions indicate there is less spare capacity, or slack, in the economy than previously believed.
GEP says manufacturing demand in Europe is slack and activity in Asia is slowing on loosening demand from China.
If the quantum division were to fall short of its targets, IBM’s other businesses would keep chugging along and help pick up the slack.
From Barron's
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