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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Adding Correa, who's off to a slow start himself, would give the Yankees an additional veteran to play every day.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Bride, a 29-year-old infielder, was off to a slow start at the plate — 4 for 40 through his first 12 games before being designated for assignment.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2025
Just like the Rockies, Bryant has gotten off to a slow start through 11 games.
—Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The team got off to a slow start and was down 2-0 going into halftime.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Bride, a 29-year-old infielder, was off to a slow start at the plate — 4 for 40 through his first 12 games before being designated for assignment.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2025
Just like the Rockies, Bryant has gotten off to a slow start through 11 games.
—Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The team got off to a slow start and was down 2-0 going into halftime.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a slow start
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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