slack
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Whether they spend weekends at a high-end golf club or taking low-cost hikes could provide clues about how much slack they typically have in their monthly budget.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Goldman notes that Canada should “pick up the slack from South America,” with the Canadian truck population rising from 400 to 500 between 2023-2025 and another 50 to 60 expected to be delivered in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Amid accusations of the set-up being too slack, England did not have a fielding coach on their staff in Australia, something that came under intense scrutiny when they dropped catches at crucial times.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He wasn’t one to cut stars slack for their bad behavior.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
No lights, an unfixed drainpipe, slack net curtains.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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