slow starter
Example Sentences
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Although he is notoriously a slow starter, Eubank seemed to be struggling with the pace.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025
There isn’t enough information to say that he’s simply a slow starter and will be fine going forward.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023
Add in that Westbrook is a notorious slow starter, and there’s reason to expect some uptick in the coming months.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2021
“Sometimes I’ve been a slow starter throughout my career, and it is always nice when that first one goes in the net.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2021
"You are such a slow starter," she laughed, bounding away before he had time to drop his easel.
From The Master Mummer by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
