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sluggish

[sluhg-ish] / ˈslʌg ɪʃ /


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Canada’s goods-trade shortfall expanded to C$7.72 billion, as exports rose 3.9% and the Bank of Canada forecasts sluggish 1.2% growth this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The treatment seemed to wake up healing pathways that are normally sluggish in older tissue.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Home Depot shares have fallen over 12% since early 2026, underperforming Lowe’s and the S&P 500, amid a sluggish housing market.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The latest set of official economic numbers show the economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter from January to March, notably higher than recent sluggish history.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Mark moves another sluggish step forward; the water is up to his waist now.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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