slugabed

Example Sentences

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Ackman contends that management complacency has turned ADP into an inefficient corporate slugabed pushing outmoded products that even a top sales force could not sell.

From Reuters

The notable slugabeds are the San, who in the summer get up an hour after sunrise.

From National Geographic

"The castle won't grow no smaller, I promise you that, only now there'll be fewer hands to tend to it. You lot of slugabeds are going to learn what work is now, yes you are."

From Literature

But first the engine has to put up a fight, like a reluctant slugabed refusing to wake up and get on with the day.

From New York Times

While you, Bangs," pursued Tony, leaning against the mantelpiece, "have been living the lotus life and acting slugabed, I have been working hard.

From Project Gutenberg