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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Key Facts This year’s Prime Day summer event got off to a slow start, with Tuesday, July 8 online sales totaling $7.9 billion, representing only a 9.9% increase over last year, but sales quickly picked up over day two through four.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Add Jalen McMillan, who got off to a slow start but finished strong with seven touchdowns in the final five games of his rookie season.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Despite getting off to a slow start in his first season with the Mets, Soto is hitting .263 with 21 home runs, 51 RBI and a .904 OPS.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
After a slow start this season, Muncy has played well, posting an .838 OPS, including 13 homers and 55 RBIs over 80 games.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 3 July 2025
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Add Jalen McMillan, who got off to a slow start but finished strong with seven touchdowns in the final five games of his rookie season.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Despite getting off to a slow start in his first season with the Mets, Soto is hitting .263 with 21 home runs, 51 RBI and a .904 OPS.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
After a slow start this season, Muncy has played well, posting an .838 OPS, including 13 homers and 55 RBIs over 80 games.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 3 July 2025
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“A slow start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20slow%20start. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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