slack

Example Sentences

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And he immediately took up the slack, scoring the first of his seven goals — good for second on the team — in his second game.

From Los Angeles Times

Further weakening would create slack, and that weakness could feed on itself.

From MarketWatch

A substantial amount has been earmarked for defense, with the industry poised to pick up slack in the manufacturing sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even when he is clearly problematic, she cuts him some slack.

From New York Times

He complains that the force is having to "pick up the slack" from other agencies.

From BBC