be slothful
Example Sentences
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Several sat up palpably bristling as Edward of Wales laid down two premises which, if valid, lead straight to the conclusion that even Tycoons may be slothful, obtuse, incompetent.
From Time Magazine Archive
Will they not necessarily be slothful, if you are silent and sleep?
From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Stump, Joseph
Then again, if a man be diligent in business, we may expect him to become rich; but if he be slothful, he has nothing to look for but poverty.
From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist
As long as we be in health and prosperity, we care not for him; we be slothful, we have no stomach at all; and therefore these sauces are very necessary for us.
From Sermons on the Card by Morley, Henry
Until then let us not be slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
From The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada by Hodgins, J. George (John George)
