as in snails
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
the dalliers began to hurry when they realized a violent storm was brewing
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snails
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But now, as non-native species of apple snails disappear, the endangered Everglades bird, the snail kite, is paying the price.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Pest Control with Cardboard Slugs and snails are drawn to cool, damp cardboard.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Dalliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliers. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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