sluggish
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China is already feeling some consequences from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, adding to economic strain from persistently sluggish domestic consumption.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
When she returned from dinner, Basu noticed Loki was a little sluggish and she worried how she and her cat would get through the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The retailer has been refreshing its product assortment, lowering prices on some items and rejiggering its store layouts as part of a sweeping plan aimed at reversing years of sluggish quarterly sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
House prices have plummeted, youth unemployment is high and factory output is becoming more sluggish.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Once the beasts were fed they will become sluggish.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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