snail's pace
Example Sentences
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The snail's pace is intentional: as if carrying a precious Ming vase, the slow, gentle motion reduces stresses on the multi‑billion‑dollar rocket and launch tower.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
What stands out, however, was how the prosecution moved at a snail’s pace, facilitated by U.S.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
The railway line, China’s flagship infrastructure project in the region, has been snarled by regulatory and other issues and progressed at a snail’s pace during five years of work.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
Five days after beating Arizona on its home court, USC was outplaying the Wildcats again with sticky defense and a snail’s pace that favored the Trojans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
The old coachman grunted in annoyance and spoke at a snail’s pace.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
