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sluggish

[sluhg-ish] / ˈslʌg ɪʃ /


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A puzzle for today is the sluggish response of the opposition, led by Ms. Machado.

From The Wall Street Journal

A sluggish exit market over the past several years has driven some LPs out of venture while elevated interest rates have drawn capital to fixed-income strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a sluggish start to 2026, stocks kicked off the first full week of the year on a high note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 595 points to a new all-time high.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jobs growth has been sluggish, averaging 54,454 a month through the first 11 months of last year, roughly a third of the increase seen in 2024.

From Barron's

The sluggish IPO pace has contributed to a continued dry spell in venture capital and a backlog of older VC-backed companies that remain in venture portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal