slack off
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When it comes to exercise, it can be easy to slack off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
We may choose to slack off on the job because we’re burned out or dissatisfied with our working conditions.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2025
The snow began to slack off after the sun came up, but more is expected, and winds are forecast to pick up later Friday morning.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
When Sgt. 1st Class William Reinier logs in to Reddit at work, he’s not doing it to kill time or slack off.
From Slate ● May 18, 2023
She learned that his teammates would sometimes slack off, knowing that Kanue would step in to make up for their lack of effort.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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