snail-paced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of snail-paced
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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The Gators like to get out in the fast break, but Iowa countered with a snail-paced offense style of any team in the nation this season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The players’ association planned to make a counteroffer to management, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal when the snail-paced negotiations resumed following a 42-day break.
From Fox News • Jan. 24, 2022
There are just 20 days left in Georgia’s snail-paced special election* for Congress, with Democrat Jon Ossoff still seen as a slight favorite over Republican Karen Handel.
From Washington Post • May 31, 2017
I abandoned the fast-paced world of social media and slunk back to the comparatively snail-paced, contemplative life of the writer.
From Slate • Oct. 27, 2015
That was extreme; but, even so, better than a snail-paced dinner!
From Etiquette by Post, Emily
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