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sluggish

[sluhg-ish] / ˈslʌg ɪʃ /


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The move suggested lower mortgage rates are helping bring life back to a U.S. housing market that has been sluggish this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

And when Walmart’s first-quarter earnings last month came out slightly less than perfect, some investors fled, a big factor behind this year’s sluggish stock performance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The scandal triggered an upswing of voter interest in California’s once sluggish governor’s race and in Becerra, who seized the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

That news reversed a sluggish start for shares on Wall Street, with major indices closing higher on the day.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He'd only slept a few hours, and his eyes felt heavy and his brain sluggish.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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