sluggish
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And when Walmart’s first-quarter earnings last month came out slightly less than perfect, some investors fled, a big factor behind this year’s sluggish stock performance.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The scandal triggered an upswing of voter interest in California’s once sluggish governor’s race and in Becerra, who seized the moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Growth was more sluggish prepandemic: Rounds played declined 4.8% in 2018 and rose 1.5% in 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
That news reversed a sluggish start for shares on Wall Street, with major indices closing higher on the day.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Through my haze of discomfort, I pantomimed some of the games he liked to play, and even though Otto was sluggish, they were soon having a companionable time.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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