sluggish

Example Sentences

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"If the molecules are sluggish and not as 'social,' they may never come into contact with the cells."

From Science Daily

Beyond that are young people who, like their American counterparts, are also worried about their future in a sluggish economy and a fast-changing world.

From BBC

Given this week's sluggish UK economic figures, does this city raise some questions about how to kickstart growth?

From BBC

Europeans, concerned that their markets will serve as an outlet for Chinese production surpluses, are urging China to stimulate its domestic consumption, which has been sluggish for years.

From Barron's

The longer stretch of public holidays this year has been touted by officials as a chance to boost the sluggish domestic consumption that still weighs on the economy.

From Barron's