sluggishness

Example Sentences

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However, the British economy had only expanded in four of the prior seven months, extending a long period of sluggishness that stretches back to the global financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Inclement weather could be responsible for some of the sluggishness.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Buchalter is a bit confounded by the sluggishness of Nvidia’s stock recently, as software stocks have slumped.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

They showed none of their earlier sluggishness and shrank quickly in response to the light.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss