remain slack
Frequency: 5.03.0 per million words
To continue in a period of low activity.
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- The antiques business remained slack throughout the recession.
- Despite the holiday season, sales remained slack.
- After the initial boom, the job market remained slack for several months.
- The construction industry remained slack due to a lack of new projects.
- Consumer spending remained slack as people tightened their belts.
- The local tourism sector remained slack due to travel restrictions.
- Even with the new marketing campaign, the store's performance remained slack.
- The economy remained slack, with little sign of recovery.
- Activity in the housing market remained slack for most of the year.
- The company's production levels remained slack due to decreased demand.