a slow start

phrase

: 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.

Examples of a slow start in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His speed running the bases, leaping skills in the outfield, arm strength and patience at the plate after a slow start created the perfect storm to produce an MVP season. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

After a slow start in France, the films quietly gained momentum through word of mouth, becoming a domestic box office success and selling over six million tickets, and are now gaining traction internationally. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Nov. 2026

Jones entered the game with a half-sack this season, a slow start for the three-time first team All-Pro and seven time Pro Bowler. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

But getting off to a slow start is nothing new for the Magic, who are 2-6 after eight games under Sweeney. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for a slow start

• counterpart
• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart