sluggishly

Example Sentences

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Sinner started the second set sluggishly and had to come from 15-40 down in his opening service game before Alcaraz broke to go 2-1 ahead and hold for 3-1.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The economy has responded sluggishly to the rate cuts so far, with the pass-through to lower mortgage lending rates taking place at a slower pace than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

When the third quarter started, the Lakers went back to playing sluggishly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Diverting and smoothly staged, if also sluggishly paced and eventually wearying, “Champion” has the more immediately opera-worthy plot of the Blanchard pair.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

His eyes moved sluggishly, as if he had been addled by a blow to the head.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss