as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
the car responds sluggishly until it warms up
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slowly
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But in the absence of Betts and Bogaerts, he was forced into the role and slowly took on more of its responsibilities.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
16 June 2025 -
Pucks and bodies moved a step more slowly, passes no longer made with bacon crispness.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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“Sluggishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluggishly. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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