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sluggish

[sluhg-ish] / ˈslʌg ɪʃ /


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Same-store transaction volume has increased year over year for seven quarters in a row, while sales growth at most restaurant and beverage peers is either sluggish or driven by price hikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But some economists have criticised the expected hike as it could constrict growth further in the sluggish eurozone by making it more costly for households and businesses to borrow.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

And when Walmart’s first-quarter earnings last month came out slightly less than perfect, some investors fled, a big factor behind this year’s sluggish stock performance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The scandal triggered an upswing of voter interest in California’s once sluggish governor’s race and in Becerra, who seized the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Before his sluggish senses could respond, he felt a solid weight plow into him.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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