slow starter
Example Sentences
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She can be a slow starter against spin though, being dismissed 10 times by a spinner in her first 30 balls and her strike-rate drops to 78.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025
Medvedev, who underwent hernia surgery last month, cautioned Sunday he was often a slow starter on clay courts.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022
“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.
