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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Wright, whom the Dolphins traded into the fourth-round of the 2024 to select, has gotten off to a slow start this camp.
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Omar Kelly
august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
What is the chemistry with Bryce Young like? McMillan got off to a slow start during the first week of camp.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For A Ride, a one-man show featuring the comic known for his appearances at celebrity roasts, began previews last week and had a slow start, with the show playing to 55 percent capacity at the Nederlander Theatre and bringing in $172,648 across seven performances.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Despite a slow start to the season in his Ferrari debut, the British racing driver has won more races than any other driver in the history of the category — with a total of 105 F1 Grand Prix victories.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Omar Kelly
august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
What is the chemistry with Bryce Young like? McMillan got off to a slow start during the first week of camp.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For A Ride, a one-man show featuring the comic known for his appearances at celebrity roasts, began previews last week and had a slow start, with the show playing to 55 percent capacity at the Nederlander Theatre and bringing in $172,648 across seven performances.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Despite a slow start to the season in his Ferrari debut, the British racing driver has won more races than any other driver in the history of the category — with a total of 105 F1 Grand Prix victories.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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