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sluggishness



NOUN
inactivity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms


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Sen. Alex Padilla, both toyed with a run for governor before deciding not to run, which contributed to the sluggishness of the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Inclement weather could be responsible for some of the sluggishness.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

That’ll benefit many players, including Blue Origin, which has attempted to ramp up its efforts after years of sluggishness.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

They showed none of their earlier sluggishness and shrank quickly in response to the light.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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