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The investigation of the multistate outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce is expected to be slow-going, Wade Syers, a food safety and security expert at Michigan State University, told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Norwegian owns Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, one of the biggest private islands in the industry, but industry-watchers say its development plans have been slow-going.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

Searching is slow-going because the U.S. still has a limited presence in Syria, primarily a few hundred troops but no diplomatic or law enforcement personnel.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2024

But, he fell in love with the area and lived in Joseph over the next three decades managing the slow-going renovations and working to restore the lodge.

From Seattle Times Jun. 30, 2023

It was slow-going at first, but I was determined to feed us.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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