sluggish
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Foundayo’s sluggish second week may be the first signal that Lilly could face competitive pressures in a market it has largely dominated.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Management cited sluggish demand in China and indicated the company’s turnaround initiatives were taking shape more slowly than anticipated.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
China was a bright spot for a second consecutive quarter after years of sluggish growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
GE HealthCare has dealt with sluggish demand, tariffs, and high inflation.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
His legs were sluggish as he walked across the road.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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