snail's pace

Example Sentences

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But more than six months after the announcement, the status quo remains undisturbed as the DNC’s Middle East Working Group proceeds at a snail’s pace.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Bob Blackman MP, who drafted the Act, criticised the "snail's pace" in enforcing it, adding action was needed urgently as the sector is a "ticking time bomb".

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

That means the economy is not in a technical recession, though it’s expanding at a snail’s pace.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

After her boss started cracking down, Abygail Liera cut back on her productivity and started typing emails at a snail’s pace or revising them six or seven times, and dialing phone numbers with extra care.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2024

A strong wind whipped up dust, debris, and gravel and forced the bus to slow down to a snail’s pace.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez