as in sluggishness
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Noun
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Yet sluggishness at the very top is masking dynamism throughout the rest of the list, as a new generation of firms—whether Vietnamese conglomerates, Singaporean banks, or once-loss-making digital platforms—is capturing a greater share of regional revenue and profits.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026 -
Throughout the day Heavy, high-fat meals immediately before exercise can increase your digestive workload and contribute to feelings of sluggishness in the heat.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Obama briskly entered and immediately apologized for tardiness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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In this case, though, Brenden Aaronson’s family was willing to forgive the tardiness.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In 2024, military and overseas ballots were rejected for lateness at more than eight times the rate of domestic mail ballots, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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This extreme lateness is really unnecessary and New York State should join 46 of its siblings and use the standard July 1 date (Texas, Alabama, Michigan have autumn dates).—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Dilatoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatoriness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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