sluggishly
Example Sentences
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The project has been moving sluggishly for the past two years due to local pushback citing a lack of infrastructure to support the new housing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Sinner started the second set sluggishly and had to come from 15-40 down in his opening service game before Alcaraz broke to go 2-1 ahead and hold for 3-1.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Instead, “Last Rites,” is merely a sluggishly routine send-off for the Warren family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
Safety-net spending continued at high levels for the next several years as the economy recovered sluggishly.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2023
She pulled her towards the far end of the room, but Annabeth moved sluggishly, her eyes wide and unfocused.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
