prove slow

Frequency: 5.03.0 per million words

To be shown to be slow over time or through experience.

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Examples (10)

  • The project proved slow to get off the ground due to funding issues.
  • Despite initial optimism, the economic recovery proved slow and uneven.
  • The legal process proved slow, with many delays and appeals.
  • Her progress in learning the new language proved slow at first.
  • The implementation of the new policy proved slow due to bureaucratic hurdles.
  • The investigation into the incident proved slow, requiring extensive data analysis.
  • The development of the new technology proved slow due to unforeseen technical challenges.
  • The construction of the bridge proved slow because of adverse weather conditions.
  • The adaptation to the new software proved slow for many users.
  • His recovery from the injury proved slow, but steady.