sluggish

Example Sentences

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In recent months, Bass has revamped her messaging, saying she’s been tackling problems that have “been around for multiple decades,” such as homelessness, sluggish police hiring and trash-strewn streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Looking at factors outside of the jobs report, it’s apparent that things will be sluggish, and are likely to slow even further.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Investors are now scrutinizing the strength of a U.S. economy that has proved resilient despite a sluggish job market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Local media have often linked his rise to a pervasive anxiety in Chinese society, driven by a slowing economy and a sluggish youth employment rate.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

His voice, when he finally answered, sounded tinny and sluggish, the words drawled so that each syllable was stretched into two.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady