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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The Bills got off to a slow start, ultimately turning the ball over three times.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Sieler had two tackles for loss against the Jets after getting off to a slow start this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
After a slow start to the season earlier this year, in which no storms were in place during the season's typical peak activity in mid-September, AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting an increase in activity for the season's last few months.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After a slow start to his pro career — in large part due to an offensive line that provides little running room — Jeanty exploded for a three-touchdown, 155-yard performance for the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend against the Chicago Bears.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Sieler had two tackles for loss against the Jets after getting off to a slow start this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
After a slow start to the season earlier this year, in which no storms were in place during the season's typical peak activity in mid-September, AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting an increase in activity for the season's last few months.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After a slow start to his pro career — in large part due to an offensive line that provides little running room — Jeanty exploded for a three-touchdown, 155-yard performance for the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend against the Chicago Bears.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
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