slow starter
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Although he is notoriously a slow starter, Eubank seemed to be struggling with the pace.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
Medvedev, who underwent hernia surgery last month, cautioned Sunday he was often a slow starter on clay courts.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2022
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 E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
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