slacking

Example Sentences

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I’ve heard it repeatedly from experts: The greatest risk of working out alone is bad form, leading to inefficient movement, slacking off and higher chance of injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

With her apartment a flood zone and her landlord slacking off on the maintenance, Linda and her daughter are forced to live at a nearby hotel.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

Due to a slowing economy and slacking advertising revenue, newsrooms have been slashed across the industry.

From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Still, he has a dream to chase and he’s not going to catch it by slacking off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

And if I ain’t fired, then I need to clean that bathroom so Mister Johnny doesn’t think the secret maid is slacking and fire me a second time.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett