sluggishness

Example Sentences

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Sluggishness in the crypto market was due in part to global regulatory crackdown, analysts say.

From Reuters • Aug. 9, 2021

Sluggishness in Europe and emerging markets in the past couple of years has caused investors to buy dollars, making the currency stronger for reasons beyond what’s happening in the U.S. economy.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2017

Sluggishness in the economy, especially industry, has depressed the demand for power over all, and the grid has plenty of capacity this year, she noted.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2012

Sluggishness could be seen in the movement of field pieces up to the front and in the handling of transport on the muddy roads.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sluggishness of the intestinal tract greatly increases the tendency to dizziness and nausea.

From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.