snail's pace

Example Sentences

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Everything slowed to a snail's pace and the backlog exploded.

From BBC

“Why am I stalling? Why are you stalling? You’re moving at a snail’s pace!”

From Literature

Her waddling gait was a snail’s pace compared to the ostrich’s swift departure, but for Mrs. Clarke it was remarkably quick.

From Literature

The old coachman grunted in annoyance and spoke at a snail’s pace.

From Literature

If they are, they are doing it at a snail's pace.

From BBC