sluggish

Example Sentences

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Much of the shortfall was tied to sluggish consumer spending.

From Barron's

Much of the shortfall was tied to sluggish consumer spending.

From Barron's

The data will likely show that the domestic economy got off to a sluggish start in 2026, ING economists said, with industrial production likely to be the lone bright spot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other evidence suggests the labor market is still very sluggish.

From MarketWatch

Only sluggish growth is expected from Canada’s economy this year as trade uncertainty continues to weigh and after the federal government has taken steps to curb immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal