languid
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As that climax approaches, Mr. Osborne infuses the languid atmosphere with expertly calibrated tension.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Broeders-Bol's long, languid stride and sprint speed have already made an impression in the event and she is gaining tactical knowhow fast as she acclimatises to the bump and hustle of middle distance.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Its core e-commerce business also faces pressure from a languid Chinese spending environment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
All the other houses on Glover Street were like Susan’s, expansive, hugged by palm trees and beds of languid grass.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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