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Recent Examples of slow-footed
However, there were also slow-footed routes, overly aggressive at-bats and behavior that upset his coaches and teammates.
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
But once the Pats returned to playing with multiple tight ends and backs, the Chargers' defense bulked up and became more slow-footed in zone.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Collins’ second deep catch took advantage of slow-footed Chiefs safety Mike Edwards.
—Sam McDowell December 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Newsom's brawling political approach to counter Mr. Trump this year has offered the Democratic base a clear alternative to what were considered slow-footed tactics by the party in the Biden-era.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
This roster is so feeble and slow-footed, so untrendy, even Lue has been unable to make an appetizing watch of it.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
At Yankee Stadium, the slow-footed Stanton is best suited to play right field thanks to the short porch.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
But once the Pats returned to playing with multiple tight ends and backs, the Chargers' defense bulked up and became more slow-footed in zone.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Collins’ second deep catch took advantage of slow-footed Chiefs safety Mike Edwards.
—Sam McDowell December 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Newsom's brawling political approach to counter Mr. Trump this year has offered the Democratic base a clear alternative to what were considered slow-footed tactics by the party in the Biden-era.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
This roster is so feeble and slow-footed, so untrendy, even Lue has been unable to make an appetizing watch of it.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
At Yankee Stadium, the slow-footed Stanton is best suited to play right field thanks to the short porch.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow-footed
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For this Nuggets lineup, the average comes out to a pedestrian 6-9, with three capable perimeter defenders to assist the heavy-footed centers, two 40% 3-point shooters to space the floor, and a surplus of play-making talent.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Knicks whipped the ball around the perimeter before Brunson used a Towns screen as a decoy to freeze Gobert and launch a pass to Anunoby that he’s forced to catch in stride and blow past the heavy-footed center for a bucket.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Where the film falters is in its plodding rhythm and clunky dialogue, much of which is delivered too flatly by actors who don’t exactly steal their scenes.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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At a plodding pace, the desert wilderness can be admired in all its granular splendor.—
Anna Zacharias,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even with dramatically better affordability, rebounds from the Great Recession’s troubles were lethargic.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Yelenda was slightly lethargic, had a right sided head tilt and was non-ambulatory.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thomas missed 57 games last season, mostly because of the same lingering left hamstring issue.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the one hand, that means that many survive the disease without serious lingering effects.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Slow-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow-footed. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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