as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
some students laggardly wandered in to class, obviously dreading the upcoming quiz
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slowly
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However, lithium ions move more slowly through solid materials, limiting charging speed and overall performance.—
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Interesting Engineering,
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After being treated by medics, the 2010 Olympic gold medalist was able to ski slowly down to the finish line but was clearly feeling discomfort.—
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CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Laggardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laggardly. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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