sluggishness

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Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Inclement weather could be responsible for some of the sluggishness.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

In an interview with MarketWatch, Hammack said she understood why some of her colleagues are concerned about the employment piece of the Fed’s mission, given recent sluggishness in the labor market.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

Freight demand indicators are still soft and sluggishness in consumer spending, the housing market and industrial activity all will continue to limit demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

I took a deep breath and shook my head, trying to clear away some of the sluggishness I felt.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss