as in sluggishness
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Noun
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But sluggishness in Tableau and the commerce vertical are blemishes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 May 2026 -
When Poor Circulation Needs a Doctor Lifestyle changes can do a lot for everyday circulatory sluggishness.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Noun
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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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And just like California, this tardiness remains historically modest.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
Noun
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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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The Daily Mail previously reported that Mirren was upset by Hardy's lateness in December.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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“Dilatoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilatoriness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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