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
A notoriously slow starter, Turner batted .259 with two home runs and a .723 OPS in April.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023
“Sometimes I’ve been a slow starter throughout my career, and it is always nice when that first one goes in the net.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2021
Meanwhile, Seager a notoriously slow starter in the first months of the season, is not having a slow start to this shortened season.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2020
"Maybe I am a slow starter," he said.
From The Planet Strappers by Gallun, Raymond Z.
