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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After a slow start to his career at the club last season, Tielemans has adjusted supremely to manager Unai Emery’s midfield demands.
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Carl Anka, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
But what remains clear is that the economy got off to a slow start in 2025.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
The Broncos have been on the bubble for the better part of the last month, winning nine of their last 11 regular-season games after a slow start.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
After a slow start to the year, James has kicked things up a knock and the Lakers have been impressed.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Carl Anka, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
But what remains clear is that the economy got off to a slow start in 2025.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
The Broncos have been on the bubble for the better part of the last month, winning nine of their last 11 regular-season games after a slow start.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
After a slow start to the year, James has kicked things up a knock and the Lakers have been impressed.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a slow start
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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