slow burn
Example Sentences
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There’s been some discourse about the art of the slow burn and how the pacing has changed in an era of short episode orders and unpredictable renewals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
"Had Claudia Winkleman wanted to carry on with her chat show, it could have been a slow burn," he reflects.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“You’re not building the skills that you would have in person, and that kind of slow burn can make people less productive in the long run,” said Harrington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
If Brownell’s comments to Netflix’s inhouse publication Tudum are anything to go by, fans should prepare for a bit of a slow burn — at least by “Bridgerton” standards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
Mom is a slow burn; she’s not going to let it all out at once.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
