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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Hernández again got off to a slow start, but eventually found his rhythm, belting seven homers over his next nine swings to tally 13 home runs, before adding another in the bonus period.
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Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 16 July 2024
After a slow start, Advance Denim is seeing the market pick up momentum.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2024
Lakers Lakers’ stagnant offseason doesn’t worry Anthony Davis July 7, 2024
After a slow start to the game, Knecht was more aggressive in the second half, taking more shots.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
After a slow start, India came back strong to win, 119-113, and when Pakistan’s Naseem Shah hit the last ball from India bowler Arshdeep Singh, the India fans erupted in cheers.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 10 June 2024
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Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 16 July 2024
After a slow start, Advance Denim is seeing the market pick up momentum.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2024
Lakers Lakers’ stagnant offseason doesn’t worry Anthony Davis July 7, 2024
After a slow start to the game, Knecht was more aggressive in the second half, taking more shots.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
After a slow start, India came back strong to win, 119-113, and when Pakistan’s Naseem Shah hit the last ball from India bowler Arshdeep Singh, the India fans erupted in cheers.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 10 June 2024
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