Example Sentences

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Sinner started the second set sluggishly and had to come from 15-40 down in his opening service game before Alcaraz broke to go 2-1 ahead and hold for 3-1.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The economy has responded sluggishly to the rate cuts so far, with the pass-through to lower mortgage lending rates taking place at a slower pace than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Instead, “Last Rites,” is merely a sluggishly routine send-off for the Warren family.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

She added that the Bureau of Prisons has “proceeded sluggishly with intentional disregard of the inmates’ constitutional rights despite being fully apprised of the situation for years.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

My fingers grew numb, and the numbness spread sluggishly up my limbs, flowing through my bloodstream.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros