slow starter
Example Sentences
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Although he is notoriously a slow starter, Eubank seemed to be struggling with the pace.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025
Notorious slow starter Julio Rodriguez starting to fully emerge.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
In his post-match press conference, American skipper Nathaniel Crosby mention more than once how he has given Pak a “bad time” about being a slow starter in matches.
From Golf Digest • Sep. 7, 2019
He’s a notorious slow starter, but last year he never completely overcame his sluggish beginning and his .249 batting average was the lowest of his career.
From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2018
"You are such a slow starter," she laughed, bounding away before he had time to drop his easel.
From The Master Mummer by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
