Example Sentences

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But he said that he personally has slacked on “defense and effort,” and this year he aims to lead by example.

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2011

Even Van der Vaart, who has slacked off defensively in previous matches, applied pressure in his own half.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2011

Since the cruise business has slacked off a bit lately, I wouldn't mind getting back into journalism myself.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Whitney:—Since your publication of my last, "McDonough" has slacked his fire wonderfully.

From Nuts for Future Historians to Crack by Smith, Horace Wemyss

The damp has slacked your wits, Rain Wind, that you are not able to distinguish between the Arrow-Maker and his luck.

From The Arrow-Maker A Drama in Three Acts by Austin, Mary Hunter