sluggish
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Job openings in the U.S. rose in September to a four-month high and hiring also increased, signaling mild but perhaps not sustainable improvement in a sluggish U.S. labor market.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Idexx Laboratories reported strong growth in veterinary diagnostics, offsetting sluggish industry demand.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The Rams find the end zone late in the first half after a sluggish start and don’t look back, defeating the 0-7 Chargers to improve to 4-4 on the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
After a sluggish, disconnected showing against Tonga, England were slow starting against France before finding their mojo - no tries until the 23rd minute; by the final whistle they had run in 14.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
I woke up sluggish and cranky the next morning.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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