lethargy
Example Sentences
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Carrick's men paid for their lethargy five minutes into the second half.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
Three days into their holiday in October, Ashley fell ill with symptoms including stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and extreme lethargy, Irwin Mitchell said.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
Depression was assessed through a questionnaire asking about depressed mood, disinterest, restlessness or lethargy during the previous two weeks.
From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025
Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025
I’m wiping off the table with a dishrag, every movement an effort, my arm heavy with lethargy.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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