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sluggishly







ADVERB
sleepily
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The project has been moving sluggishly for the past two years due to local pushback citing a lack of infrastructure to support the new housing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Sinner started the second set sluggishly and had to come from 15-40 down in his opening service game before Alcaraz broke to go 2-1 ahead and hold for 3-1.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026

When the third quarter started, the Lakers went back to playing sluggishly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2023

Safety-net spending continued at high levels for the next several years as the economy recovered sluggishly.

From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2023

With every sail spread and bellying taut, the Astrea moved sluggishly against the current.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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