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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But as July winds down, Phoenix is off to a slow start.
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Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Clearly, coach Mike McDaniel was trying to end the day on a high note for the offense, which has gotten off to a slow start.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
After a slow start, Jewell became a bright spot on a defense that struggled — the unit gave up an NFL all-time most amount of points (534 points) and also allowed a league-worst 3,057 rushing yards in 2024.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Crosby, meanwhile, had a slow start last season and came to life when Malkin joined his line.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Clearly, coach Mike McDaniel was trying to end the day on a high note for the offense, which has gotten off to a slow start.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
After a slow start, Jewell became a bright spot on a defense that struggled — the unit gave up an NFL all-time most amount of points (534 points) and also allowed a league-worst 3,057 rushing yards in 2024.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Crosby, meanwhile, had a slow start last season and came to life when Malkin joined his line.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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