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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This year's box office got off to a slow start, marked by disappointing debuts like Disney's previous live-action remake attempt, Snow White.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 25 May 2025
But after a slow start, the Trojans would finish the season on a tear with wins in nine of their last 10 games.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
After a slow start this season, the Pacers crept back near the top of the league during a second-half surge and are making a deep NBA playoff run again.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 21 May 2025
DeChambeau got off to a slow start with a first-round 71, but bounced back with a 3-under 68 on Friday.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 25 May 2025
But after a slow start, the Trojans would finish the season on a tear with wins in nine of their last 10 games.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
After a slow start this season, the Pacers crept back near the top of the league during a second-half surge and are making a deep NBA playoff run again.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 21 May 2025
DeChambeau got off to a slow start with a first-round 71, but bounced back with a 3-under 68 on Friday.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for a slow start
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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