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

That journey is at once literal and metaphoric, sluggishly paced and filled with pretty scenery.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

An older woman at the door is sluggishly engrossed in a 12,000-piece jigsaw puzzle.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2023

Salva wondered sluggishly if they shouldn’t try to keep up a bit better.

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park