as in sluggish
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Adjective
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The changes will radically overhaul domestic production, giving a dramatic boost to a TV industry struggling to stay afloat, with the Czech public broadcaster beset by financial woes and global streaming platforms sluggish to enter the local market.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025 -
As activity began to rebound from pandemic lows, the recovery at O’Hare, long a linchpin in the nation’s air system, remained sluggish, as business travel was slow to return and one of the airport’s major airlines began to shift focus elsewhere.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These signs include being lethargic, becoming overexcitable when receiving attention, showing destructive behaviors, appetite changes and changes in vocalizations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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The other sea lion, a 6-month-old pup, was rescued after it was seen in Point Loma, isolated, underweight and lethargic, rescuers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike other beach towns in Texas, Matagorda Bay is sleepy.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Penrod, 85, spent much of his life transforming Miami Beach through his ownership of bars and restaurants, helping change the city from a once sleepy retirement community into a resort destination.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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In Kinda Pregnant, an inert Netflix comedy directed by Tyler Spindel from a script penned by Julie Paiva and Amy Schumer, baby fever leads to questionable decision making and a bizarre, but ultimately predictable, adventure.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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But this imaginary relationship is emotionally inert and undercuts Suzy’s emotional progress, which is also slightly derailed by a running time that is at least 15 minutes too long.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That apathetic dynamic only became more pronounced in the days to come.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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White leveraged that fame, fortuitously concentrated among a large swath of young, politically apathetic males, to support Donald Trump’s 2024 election triumph.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This large, circulating cloud of material, including hot gases enriched in oxygen, was found to be absent from quiescent galaxies that had ceased star formation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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There is no guarantee that the crisis will remain quiescent for much longer.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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State patrol data shows drowsy lane-violation crashes jumped another 43.5% between 2023 and 2024.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2025
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Drivers are also advised to avoid drowsy driving, as operating a vehicle with insufficient sleep can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kansas City was listless throughout the game, being shut out for nearly three quarters and potentially suffering from the curse of President Donald Trump picking them to win.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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But rather than raise alarm, her listless demeanor ends up dredging up difficult conversations with her mother (Betty Buckley), her friends (Samantha Mathis and Robin Tunney) and later still with a creepy, stalking neighbor (Clifton Collins Jr.).—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Lazyish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazyish. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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