sluggish
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Since 2007, Americans have experienced a global recession with a sluggish recovery — especially for younger workers — that was interrupted by a global pandemic, and followed by years of high inflation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
The appointment comes as Kohl’s works to improve merchandising and add inventory after struggling with sluggish sales and reporting a moderate sales decline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Other symptoms include constipation, drooping eyelids, sluggish pupils and a weak cry.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
Sustained higher inflation could push rates up, but the weakness of the UK's jobs market and sluggish economic growth in general means this is by no means certain.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Emma’s spirits were mounted quite up to happiness; every thing wore a different air; James and his horses seemed not half so sluggish as before.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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