a slow start
idiom
: lack of success at first
Despite a slow start at the box office, the movie's popularity has increased steadily.
The team got off to a slow start this season but is playing well now.
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Townsend, a transfer from Oakland University, has averaged 14.5 points over his last four games after a slow start.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The Terps rallied after a slow start, hitting just 2 of 17 shots in the first quarter to fall behind 18-6.
—Mark Ambrogi, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
Ferguson had a breakout season in 2023, but like many of his teammates, has had a slow start to the season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
After Banchero’s injury and a slow start by both sides, however, the game lost its national TV spot in mid-November.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The Terps rallied after a slow start, hitting just 2 of 17 shots in the first quarter to fall behind 18-6.
—Mark Ambrogi, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
Ferguson had a breakout season in 2023, but like many of his teammates, has had a slow start to the season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
After Banchero’s injury and a slow start by both sides, however, the game lost its national TV spot in mid-November.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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