slow starter
Example Sentences
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Although he is notoriously a slow starter, Eubank seemed to be struggling with the pace.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025
A notoriously slow starter, Justin Turner’s season-opening slump was starting to look like something more after a dismal first three months of the season.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2022
Medvedev, who underwent hernia surgery last month, cautioned Sunday he was often a slow starter on clay courts.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022
In his post-match press conference, American skipper Nathaniel Crosby mention more than once how he has given Pak a “bad time” about being a slow starter in matches.
From Golf Digest • Sep. 7, 2019
"Maybe I am a slow starter," he said.
From The Planet Strappers by Gallun, Raymond Z.
