slow starter
Example Sentences
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Although he is notoriously a slow starter, Eubank seemed to be struggling with the pace.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025
Notorious slow starter Julio Rodriguez starting to fully emerge.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
“Sometimes I’ve been a slow starter throughout my career, and it is always nice when that first one goes in the net.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2021
In his post-match press conference, American skipper Nathaniel Crosby mention more than once how he has given Pak a “bad time” about being a slow starter in matches.
From Golf Digest • Sep. 7, 2019
"Maybe I am a slow starter," he said.
From The Planet Strappers by Gallun, Raymond Z.
