be slothful
Example Sentences
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Several sat up palpably bristling as Edward of Wales laid down two premises which, if valid, lead straight to the conclusion that even Tycoons may be slothful, obtuse, incompetent.
From Time Magazine Archive
Arise, man! be slothful no longer: set foot, and heart, and all, into the way of God, and run.
From The Heavenly Footman by Bunyan, John
He must be attentive and diligent, even though all others be slothful and careless.
From Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost by Lenker, John Nicholas
Your souls are worth a thousand worlds; and will ye be slothful?
From The Heavenly Footman by Bunyan, John
"And what is that, my most precious friend Anthony?" replied Lambourne; "for I swear by the pillow of the Seven Sleepers I will not be slothful in amending it."
From Kenilworth by Scott, Walter, Sir
