a slow start
idiom
: lack of success at first
Despite a slow start at the box office, the movie's popularity has increased steadily.
The team got off to a slow start this season but is playing well now.
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Judge rebounded from a slow start, belting a couple of key home runs in the American League Championship Series.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
What happens if the Sixers get off to a slow start in his absence?
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Despite a slow start in previous seasons, Lindor’s grand slam during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies Oct. 9, helped the Mets land a spot in the championship series, the first time since 2015.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Kirk Cousins, meanwhile, is fifth in passing yards per game despite a slow start for Atlanta’s offense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
What happens if the Sixers get off to a slow start in his absence?
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Despite a slow start in previous seasons, Lindor’s grand slam during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies Oct. 9, helped the Mets land a spot in the championship series, the first time since 2015.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Kirk Cousins, meanwhile, is fifth in passing yards per game despite a slow start for Atlanta’s offense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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