fairly slack

Frequency: 6.57.0 per million words

Indicates that something is moderately loose.

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Examples (20)

  • The rope felt fairly slack after the weight was removed.
  • The market has been fairly slack this quarter, with few new deals.
  • He noticed that the tension on the guitar strings was fairly slack.
  • After the holiday season, business tends to be fairly slack.
  • After the initial excitement, the market became fairly slack.
  • We anticipate a fairly slack period for the company in the coming months.
  • The sails were fairly slack, indicating a lack of wind.
  • The construction industry experienced a fairly slack start to the year.
  • The politician's promises seemed fairly slack when put into practice.
  • Compared to last year, sales have been fairly slack.
  • The conveyor belt was fairly slack, so we tightened it.
  • Many small businesses are reporting fairly slack trading conditions.
  • During the off-season, business tends to be fairly slack.
  • The usually bustling port seemed fairly slack today.
  • She found the reins to be fairly slack and adjusted them.
  • I heard that their production line has been fairly slack recently.
  • The construction project slowed down, leaving the overall pace fairly slack.
  • The tourism sector is usually fairly slack outside of peak season.
  • He described the knot as fairly slack, but still secure.
  • Despite the economic downturn, our department has remained fairly slack.