英语词汇“slack off”造句子简单的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

The blows slacked off, and Charlie staggered to the rocking chair. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I wanted it to rain all night We talked for a long time when the rain began to slack off. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t see Charlie cleaning or restocking any of the shelves, so I figure he must be slacking off in the stockroom in the back. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

“He can be very immature and he slacks off a lot, but when it comes to design work, there’s nobody better. Great job with the flyers, A.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Mom looked at me and added, “It’s not unusual for an athlete, during the season, to slack off a little.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m an athlete. A champion athlete, in fact. And I didn’t slack off during the season.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

She learned that his teammates would sometimes slack off, knowing that Kanue would step in to make up for their lack of effort. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

I’ve slacked off during the past week because of all the homework, the pageant practices, and the trip to Atlantic City. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“Because genius is nine-tenths perspiration. Haven’t you ever heard that? As soon as you think you’re a genius, you slack off. You think everything you do is so great and everything.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

But he was slacking off and took no personal interest in me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I convinced myself that it was all right to slack off a bit, because no one else seemed to be making any progress in their search for the Jade Key. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

It’s crazy, but instead of that whole experience pushing me to train even harder, I began slacking off in practice. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I stood up, brushing the slack off my jeans. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

When the wind slacked off, 1 could hear the coyotes howling. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Geography, Mr. Black stands at the board and reminds us once again that just because we’re seniors and this is our last semester, we do not need to slack off. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

The stern lines were slacked off, and Telemakhos commanded: “Rig the mast; make sail!” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Martha made sure that none of us slacked off for even a single day. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Like Akhi said, making the team was hardly the moment to slack off. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Some folks can look at you and tell if you’re even thinking about slacking off, they’ll add some work to you faster than you can say Jack Robinson. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z

So when the coach would suggest that I was slacking off, I wouldn’t say much, I’d just get back on the strip and do my best. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

During John’s first year at the University of South Dakota, when he had discovered basketball and girls and slacked off in his studies, he received a stern upbraiding. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

Three times he put his back into it and sprang it, three times he had to slack off. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even with the morphling, the internal pain’s severe the first few days, but then it slacks off considerably. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

My boss also has been heavily relying on me since other people in the group are slacking off due to difficulties working from home. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: She resents her job and her landlady and is planning to ‘disappear’ 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z

You're OK to slack off on this one and watch the movie instead. Great Gatsby: what high school book should Baz Luhrmann take on next? Open thread 2013-05-15T16:02:44Z

He is a total professional, and never slacks off, even for a second, when he knows his name is on the marquee. Hit the road, Jack Reacher: why Tom Cruise should ditch the goody two-shoes act 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z

Or the one whose child shows up with assignments undone, because the parent wants the child to learn the consequences of slacking off? Motherlode: Whose Failing Grade Is It? 2011-05-20T18:36:25Z

At close to two hours, Wednesday’s performance felt slow at times, and some of the dynamism slacked off in the middle. Music Review: Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin 2013-01-03T23:10:05Z

Like that moment Achilles rises up and decides he’s not going to slack off. Holy D.C. connection! A local comic book writer used to work for the CIA! 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z

It's not as if Eigenberg ever slacked off in maintaining his physique; he also plays a main role in "Chicago Fire." "And Just Like That," Steve offers a chance at renewal – but did he have to be so mean about it? 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z

Oh, and just to prove he’s not slacking off, he and Miller co-produced a new album for mountain music patriarch Ralph Stanley & Friends, “Man of Constant Sorrow.” Jim Lauderdale returns to SoCal for weekend solo acoustic shows 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z

Crime didn’t go down when hitchhiking slacked off, he added. Tales of a 60-year-old hitchhiker 2013-02-27T01:00:00Z

Caught between his own pessimism and his boss’s hectoring, Helms “just slacked off on providing information on Vietnam,” one of his staffers tells Whipple. One of the Most Perilous Jobs in Government 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z

As portrayed by Lily Knight with a New York accent and an overly blunt demeanor, this pint-size dynamo in a hard hat has a short fuse when it comes to slip-ups and slacking off. Lily Knight sets 'A Small Fire' aglow with her performance 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z

Nick is a buddy he can get stoned with and slack off a bit. Bobby Cannavale on his offbeat roles: “The weird f**ked-up friend is more interesting than the lead” 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z

“Bagels have slacked off; buttered rolls have not,” he continued. Ode to the Buttered Roll, That New York Lifeline 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z

Critics could accuse him of slacking off when the country is in need. 2010-02-13T03:35:00Z

After a hard day slacking off at the office, they unwind on the roof of their bachelor pad with beers and a blunt. Evanston native stars in slacker comedy 2011-04-06T01:01:00Z

“I think it’s driven by people who are” slacking off at work and “surfing the Internet.” Arts & Leisure Preview: Reading and the Web: Texts Without Context 2010-03-17T23:19:00Z

It also deliciously deals with the consequences of underperforming or slacking off or talking back, as conflicts and mistakes work their way up to the captain, who is never pleased. Perspective | Here’s to the class-conflicted, workplace-inappropriate ‘Below Deck’ — TV’s ideal mental vacation 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z

“When are you going to stop slacking off?” Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z

These are people who have no compunctions about slandering working Americans while taking every opportunity themselves for slacking off. Column: The GOP's suicidal shutdown plan will murder America's safety net 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z

Still, he has a dream to chase and he’s not going to catch it by slacking off. Can a TikTok campaign from Africa help this teen reach the majors? 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z

It’s very easy to slack off when you’re the best player on the field every time you step out there, but he’s always grinding, trying to get better. How growing up in an MLB clubhouse prepared Patrick Mahomes for NFL stardom 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z

If workers are “quiet quitting,” or otherwise trying to slack off and slow down, employers are apparently not accepting their exit attempts. Opinion | Recession, you say? What recession? 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z

He gets to develop a skill set for his preferred profession, come to work late, slack off at his job and still receive a full paycheck. The Freedom of Caring a Little Less What Other People Do 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z

Now’s the time to lean into this proven strategy, not slack off. Power moves: Efficiency and electrification are key to stop climate disruption 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z

On Monday evening, according to an official post online, the city’s party secretary told officials that there was no room for them to slack off in epidemic control. China channels anger over quarantine bus crash toward local officials 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z

In picture-by-picture mode, you can work and slack off at the same time. LG’s 16:18 DualUp is a weird monitor for getting work done 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z

Clearly, this isn’t the time to dawdle or slack off. Review | In these gloomy, divisive times, does anyone care about books? I do. 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z

I got wrapped up in maintaining a social life with new friends I made on campus and started to slack off because the environment was so unstructured. I was a foster youth, and my high school didn’t prepare me for higher education 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z

Or ‘I’m going to get some playing time and slack off.’ Legacy linebacker Carson Bruener is determined to be part of the solution for Huskies 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z

The trend shows no indication of slacking off. Police misconduct is costing Washington taxpayers millions. Is George Floyd’s murder one of the reasons? 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z

“We always blame the longshoremen. They slack off, take breaks, call in sick.” New supply chain risk: 22,000 dockworkers who could go on strike 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z

She said she did twice the work of her classmates but was still accused of slacking off by the instructor. First but not last: Black girls see themselves in court pick 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z

Someone hired him to sit with them while they finished their thesis, because they might slack off working alone. Rent-a-stranger: This Japanese man makes a living showing up and doing nothing 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z

“You can’t just come into a game knowing that you beat them two times and slack off that one night and they’re going to get you, so it was more of keeping our focus.” No. 4 Baylor women rout Oklahoma State in Big 12 tourney 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z

"I think I try to push myself a bit harder to prove that I'm not slacking off - perhaps it's a bit of guilt," he said. Younger workers will benefit from return to office, says boss 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z

Your determination and ongoing good humor in the face of your challenges and frustrations inspires me these days when it can be so tempting for me to lose focus and slack off. Rant and Rave: Reader disappointed by friends’ lack of knowledge 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z

"We were just active on defense. When they had their runs, we slacked off," Brooks said. Morant has big 3rd quarter, Grizzlies beat Clippers 120-108 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z

Utah's star guard did not dress because of a sprained right ankle, but Clarkson picked up the slack off the bench to give the Jazz their eighth victory in nine games this season. Clarkson scores 30, Mitchell-less Jazz rout Hawks 116-98 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z

Utah’s star guard did not dress because of a sprained right ankle, but Clarkson picked up the slack off the bench to give the Jazz their eighth victory in nine games this season. Clarkson scores 30, Mitchell-less Jazz rout Hawks 116-98 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z

They wonder whether some cops may be slacking off to prove a point. Seattle 911 response times climbed in summer 2020. Now, police and activists debate what comes next 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z

Week after week he slept in late, sulked through his interviews, and listlessly took part in classes, taking every opportunity to slack off during rehearsals. Lelush: How a sulky Russian model became China's slacker icon 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z

“The goal line is in sight, but this is not the time to slack off,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a statement released by his office. Arkansas reports 12 new COVID-19 deaths, active cases shrink 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z

He said they took advantage of the United States and slacked off on defense spending. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says ‘need to rebuild trust’ after Trump 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z

“There is no room for slacking off if we want to build back better.” The collapse of tourism brings problems to Machu Picchu 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z

“At home, you really start to slack off,” he said. This Is How New Yorkers Will Remember a Year They Can’t Wait to Forget 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z

This “slacking off” would only add stress later, forcing teachers to adjust their teaching manner again. Opinion | What’s behind the spike in failing grades 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z

Who among us hasn’t slacked off during the day with gardening or video games or whatever? I Don’t Want to Be the Office Grandma 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z

“We are not stopping or thinking about our operations slacking off on Nov. 3,” General Moore said. U.S. Cyber Command Expands Operations to Hunt Hackers From Russia, Iran and China 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z

But the Rams team DJ isn’t using the absence of fans as an excuse to slack off. With no fans in SoFi Stadium, DJ Jamal McCoy will be music to Rams ears 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z

Thompson III took the Hoyas to the Final Four in his third season, but the team’s postseason results slacked off after that. Thompson’s legacy extends far beyond basketball 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z

Thompson III brought the Hoyas to the Final Four in his third season, but the team’s postseason results slacked off after that. John Thompson, legendary Georgetown coach, dead at 78 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z

During one board meeting, a district official tried to argue that teachers would slack off if they stayed home. Teachers share their biggest fears about reopening schools during the pandemic 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z

With only four so far, Jenisisus said that the group has been fortunate to cut the toll in half over the years, but there's no reason it could stay there if people slack off. Lightning deaths drop 'dramatically' over 2 decades across US, but danger still lingers 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z

Your favorite race was canceled or postponed because of the pandemic, but that’s no reason to slack off. 10 things to do safely this summer in the great outdoors 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z

Of course, nobody becomes a pop star to slack off these days; it’s more important than ever to maintain a constant presence on Spotify playlists and social media. Charli XCX: ‘It’s weird yelling into a mic while my boyfriend does a puzzle’ 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z

“If we slack off, it means more unnecessary deaths of our friends and our loved ones, might even be yours, and more economic disruption,” he said. Gov. Jared Polis: Colorado’s first coronavirus case likely in January or February, not March 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z

None of this seems to bother conservative Republicans, who believe all such relief creates what’s called “moral hazard” – the risk that government benefits will allow people to slack off. CEOs, not the unemployed, are America's real 'moral hazard' | Robert Reich 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z

Middle managers in Japan’s team-oriented workplaces are hesitant to allow employees to work from home, with some fearful that they will slack off or even drink on the job. Japan Needs to Telework. Its Paper-Pushing Offices Make That Hard. 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z

“He was a gentleman about it and he respected the police, but he wasn’t gonna let us slack off.” Opinion | The ‘Reverend’ of Benning Ridge died, but his fight should live on 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z

“We underestimate this virus at our peril, and we learned that lesson — this is not the time to slack off what we’re doing.” New York leaders are hopeful coronavirus crisis is peaking, flattening 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z

She admonished those who, doing their lessons at home, might be slacking off. Opinion | The Governor Who Dissed New Yorkers 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z

In one early episode, the house has a meeting because they’re worried that a budding baseball player is slacking off too much. The best movies and TV shows to stream when you’re working remotely 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z

“It’s just a matter of staying consistent with it, and not slacking off. This year was the first year I’ve probably lifted all offseason. Cliffie pushed me really hard, but I needed it.” J.P. Crawford spent his offseason putting on muscle and tweaking his swing. Will it pay off for the Mariners’ shortstop? 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z

“I don’t think I did very good job here of doing what I need to do become the best pitcher I could be. I definitely slacked off and just didn’t put the work in.” He’s only 27, but Taijuan Walker returns to the Mariners older, wiser and ready to be a leader 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z

Video-conference company Zoom and workplace messaging company Slack each soared on their first day of trading, but while Zoom kept zooming Slack, well, slacked off after that. Markets in 2019: record stocks, lower rates, so-so IPOs 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z

But before I got her latest book, I was in a rut, testing interesting new recipes for work but slacking off too much at home. 11 cookbooks that inspired us in 2019 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z

But jumping to the conclusion that someone is just slacking off, and rendering judgment accordingly, seldom yields good results. What Microsoft workers and middle school students have in common | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z

“You still want to hold everyone accountable, don’t want to develop bad habits or get into a mind-set that it’s okay to miss assignments or slack off here and there,” Beal said. Rui Hachimura finally showed his age, but Wizards aren’t worried: ‘That guy’s a winner’ 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z

As the temporary lift from tax cuts faded and hopes for a trade deal with China fell apart in the spring, growth slacked off in April, May and June. Economy Grew at 1.9% Rate in Quarter, Hit by Trade Fight and Global Weakness 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z

“He was always trying to do the de minimis. Biden wasn’t naive. He knew as soon as you slacked off things would backslide.” Inside Joe Biden’s brawling efforts to reform Ukraine — which won him successes and enemies 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z

“The question is not, is integration going to happen, it’s how it is going to happen, and are we going to slack off like we did 55 years ago?” Lock-Ins and Walkouts: The Students Changing City Schools From the Inside 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z

Netflix Hangouts is the latest in a long line of services designed to let you slack off at work. This Chrome extension lets you disguise Netflix as a Hangout to slack off at work 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z

She has a soft voice and a quiet smile, but she is a taskmaster when Barnes slacks off. Officer in Texas still recovering after 2018 school gunfire 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z

The colored boys frothed and speculated and stared off in class, slacked off in the sweet-potato fields. “The Match” 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z

Washington saw key performances from starters and bench players alike and played consistent enough defense that the team didn’t slack off late despite its big lead. Bradley Beal, Wizards start fast and cruise past Pacers 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z

For those of us who overindulged and slacked off on our exercise regimens over the holidays, it also means that being upright is unlikely to help us lose weight. Stand More, Lounge Less? Don’t Do It to Lose Weight 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z

Just as I am slacking off on the whole thing, up pops a message from her: “How’s the project going?” 'I snap the poodle. The poodle looks confused' – how to get better at street photography 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z

The National Weather Service said winds would slack off sufficiently during the afternoon to allow authorities to lower wildfire warnings from their highest "red flag" levels. Wildfire near LA flares up again, but winds expected to drop 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z

At Wesleyan University he continued to run cross country but slacked off a bit, enjoying the college life. Middle-aged marathon runners share their wisdom on health and fitness 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z

Not that he intends to slack off, of course. Manchester City Sizes Up Its Toughest Premier League Opponent: Complacency 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z

For one, it fits into the stereotype of government workers who waste public resources or slack off. Analysis | Why we love stories about workers who sleep on the job 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z

“If someone’s tired or not feeling good and they slack off, you can feel it. It transmits around the canoe.” ‘It’s amazing’: Puyallup Tribe hosts more than 100 tribes traveling Salish Sea 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z

When one group of accounts was tweeting at a rapid pace, others often slacked off or stopped entirely, underscoring the Clemson researchers' conclusion that a single team was taking turns operating various accounts. Russian operatives blasted 18,000 tweets ahead of a huge news day during the 2016 presidential campaign. Did they know what was coming? 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z

Agriculture and some Commerce Department offices also have slashed telework, a practice Trump officials have said they suspect leads employees to slack off. Trump’s fight with federal employee unions gets real on Monday 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z

Or perhaps you just want to slack off and have a slight reprieve from life in America for just one day. How to celebrate the Fourth of July if you can't deal with America right now 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z

He enrolled in online classes and began to slack off, he said. Idaho youths overcome adversity at military-style school 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z

Ovechkin turns 33 in September, so with all the partying and momentous occasions on and off the ice, it’s up to him not to slack off. Summer of Ovi: Cup celebrations, fatherhood await Ovechkin 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z

Harvick claimed trophies in five of the first dozen races, including the last two, and the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford shows no signs of slacking off. NASCAR notebook: Kurt Busch expects Talladega-style racing at... 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z

“He brings a kind of a hardcore type of attitude thing, never letting me slack off or getting away with things,” the younger Bryan said. Florida’s Bryan looks to turn NFL potential into production 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z

Some struggled with self-control, the authors determined, as shown by their tendency to slack off for much of each month but put in more effort as payday approached. Labour-monitoring technologies raise efficiency—and hard questions 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z

“Our goals are to win. We want to win, we want people to know that we got better, that we haven’t slacked off, and I think this year it’s shown.” High school basketball player adjusts to life with diabetes 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z

The separate payroll survey, economists’ top labor market indicator, continued to slack off from big early-summer gains. Louisiana jobless rate improves, but September payrolls fall 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z

And he's not about to let the momentum of his popularity slack off any time soon: on Friday, he announced "Perfect" as the third single off of double-platinum-certified ÷. This Song Just Became Spotify's Most-Streamed Track Ever 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z

While she has slacked off, Mozelle says she still enjoys a single-malt scotch with a little soda water at her son’s home. Oklahoma City woman, 103, still living life to fullest 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z

This counts as an “anti-state crime” in North Korea, since without political slogans to inspire them, workers might slack off. The outrageous death of Otto Warmbier complicates American policy on North Korea 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z

He’s also able to help his children for the first time, “taking some of the slack off their moms,” he said. A drug dealer got a life sentence and was devastated. So was the judge who sentenced him. 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z

“They saw that I wasn’t going to slack off and just skate through the academy,” she said. Woman back as Houston officer 18 years after leaving force 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z

She certainly is not slacking off in the gym. With Baby in Tow, Victoria Azarenka Returns to Tennis — and Her Roots 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z

As a New York City public school fourth grader, I received several hours of homework and we were hardly slacking off in class. Never Mind the Students; Homework Divides Parents 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z

“Just not slack off at this time of year, just got to be excited going into the tournament and not worry about that loss and just keep moving forward.” No. 17 Florida looks to lock up top-4 seed in NCAA tourney 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z

“They did not let you slack off,” he said. Seattle-native-turned-climate-scientist: Numbers don’t lie about human impact on Earth 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z

If you’re worried about the appearance of slacking off just because you work from home, this will do you no favors. 10 ways to improve your telework productivity this year 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z

Some nations, aware of the dangers of climate change, may redouble their efforts to slash emissions but others may use it as a convenient excuse to slack off. Clinton, Trump and foreign policy: global conflicts await the next president 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z

If one player slacks off, everybody runs until Daze is satisfied with the whole team’s effort. At Model Secondary School for the Deaf, a unique bond forged on the football field 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z

Inevitably, when I was alone or unseen, I slacked off. What the cleaner saw | Lizzie Feidelson 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z

“You guys really chose the hottest summer to slack off,” another rider wrote. ‘Like a Furnace’: New Yorkers Sweat It Out as Reports of Hot Subway Cars Rise 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z

If you notice that your teammate is struggling or slacking off, it may mean he or she is struggling with a new system or a new task. 3 Ways to Help Teammates Improve Their Professional Game 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z

“Coming into high school there was a lot of challenges,” said O’Neal, noting he slacked off and played the class clown. Couple to give 10 Waterloo graduates scholarships 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z

"Since I slacked off in farm work, maybe I could make up for it by my zeal in the political movement, to show that at least I was politically reliable," he said. 5 decades after China's Cultural Revolution, a few say sorry 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z

The pressures are so intense that some workers worry that taking an earned vacation day will be seen as slacking off. Hillary Clinton: Child care now costs more than rent. Here’s how to fix this crisis. 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z

Following in her footsteps, he enrolled at Metro, where he fell in with a small crew of self-described “nerds” whose idea of delinquency was slacking off on homework to play computer fantasy games. An American ISIS cell: The story of 3 U.S. recruits 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z

That is also a poor reflection on the numerous players who have slacked off and, for all of Martínez’s undoubted flaws, fingers must also be pointed at those who took their feet off the gas. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z

“That will slack off when the election season is over.” EXCHANGE: Books still bind patrons to libraries 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z

Don't use the fact that you're in limbo right now as an excuse to slack off or disengage. Take Action: 5 Ways to Tackle Job Insecurity 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z

Zack Simmers used to workout far more frequently in high school and college but slacked off in his adult years. Deputies get in shape courtesy of drug dealer seized assets 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z

But slacking off may carry a heavier cost than those extra holiday pounds, particularly if your insurance company yanks discounts for meeting fitness goals. Gadgets around us will keep getting smarter, like it or not 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z

Ms. Bland slacks off a bit on housework when he’s away, and “bedtime is so much faster,” she says. A Calmer Division of Labor at Home 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z

Free advice to Singaporean authorities: why not couple RoboCoach 2.0 with a fancy wristband like Pavlok, sending an electric shock every time its users slack off and deviate from established objectives? Why growing old the Silicon Valley way is a prescription for loneliness 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z

United Shore colleagues police one another, speaking up if they spot someone slacking off or overdoing it. Radical Idea at the Office: a 40-Hour Workweek 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z

His suggestions included not stressing too much about getting in to one particular college and not slacking off on grades in senior year. President Obama Has College Advice For Malia, But He Isn't Sure She'll Take It 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z

SHANGHAI—China’s foreign-car factories, once among the world’s busiest, are starting to slack off. Foreign Car Factories Curb Output in China 2015-08-23T04:00:00Z

Fuente, who got a contract extension last December, is trying to guard against the Tigers slacking off the work it took to build the foundation he’s put into place. Memphis Tigers try to follow up 10-win season with Lynch 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z

The mayor has imposed longer hours, fewer breaks and soon the introduction of surveillance cameras to ensure that they don't slack off. Surveillance and hard labor: Hungarian Gypsies struggle under tough tactics of far-right mayor 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z

Leggins says he asked to be transferred to a store with lower volume but instead supervisors ordered him to clean stock rooms - causing more injuries - and accused him of slacking off. Rite Aid manager awarded $3.7M in robbery injury suit 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z

Sales had been slacking off, as Wrigley focused its energy on newer, trendier products. Rob Nelson invented Big League Chew, and his bubble has yet to burst 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z

But there’s no credible evidence that Lanier and her officers are slacking off on their investigations. Getting away with murder in the District 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z

Students shouldn’t think that just because they’ve mounted the admissions hurdle, they can slack off in class. Do Employers Care About College Grades? 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

The Rapelje storm slacked off as it headed east, avoiding Billings but hitting surrounding areas. Farmers grapple with crop damage in hailstorm’s wake 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

More than half of workers surveyed say their cell phones or texting are a shortcut to slacking off. These Are America's Biggest Productivity Killers 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

Parents need not worry about their kids slacking off and using the device to play games either: The Kindle e-reader, unlike a Kindle tablet, supports only books—not apps. This Kindle Deal Is Perfect For Keeping Your Kids Reading This Summer 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z

She uses it as a food diary, helping her stay more accountable, and she notices that when she slacks off on using this particular app, her food choices tend to suffer. Dietitians Dish on Their Favorite Apps 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z

If employees do good work, try hard, and still fail that’s not the same thing as slacking off, and failing. Five Ways To Make Failure Your Best Competitive Advantage 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z

“We don’t slack off at workouts; we push each other,” Lexi Weeks said. Lexi and Tori Weeks Chase High School Girls’ Pole-Vault Records 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z

New No. 1 Lydia Ko really slacked off and only finished seventh. The Grind: Tiger limps off, the Shark turns 60, golfers invade the modeling world, and 'Woz' wows : The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z

As IT’s role in business continues to shift and transform, IT pros certainly aren’t putting their feet up and slacking off. CenturyLinkVoice: 9 Things IT Pros Are Doing Instead Of Managing Infrastructure 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z

With performance evaluations right around the corner, this is not the time to slack off. 8 Tips To Survive The Holidays At Work 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z

But before you start getting all guilt-trippy, know this: Procrastination isn’t about slacking off or lacking the intention to work; it’s not a time-management problem, either. 5 Tricks to Stop Procrastinating for Good 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z

As the days start to get shorter and the temperatures drop, you may be tempted to slack off on your workout routine. 5 Ways to Make Yourself Work Out When You Really Don’t Want To 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z

And when he tried to slack off, he was called out. Health Spas Aimed at Teaching Stressed Executives to Unwind 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z

That’s why his clients typically follow a carefully scripted diet and train 12 months a year rather than slack off in the offseason. Redskins aim to recuperate quickly for Thursday’s game against the Giants

That’s not to suggest Griffin slacks off in the film room. Robert Griffin III needs to refine his skills off the field as much as on it

So in recent weeks, I’ve slacked off in my efforts to keep track of anonymous quotation and sourcing in The Times. The Times Used 25 Unnamed Sources in 7 Days, a Reuters Critic Says 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z

There were times when Southampton slacked off and let leads slip, or when they struggled to break opponents down at home. Premier League 2014-15 preview No18: Tottenham Hotspur 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z

Instead, he’s trying to promote a different message: Republicans are doing the legislating while everyone else is slacking off. Boehner has a new pitch to defend congressional ineptitude 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

I knew that I had to keep doing my job, stay consistent, working hard and never slack off. Bullfighter always working to improve 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

Scotchman thought she knew why: She said one of her night managers was slacking off. Burger King Is Run by Children 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

And Cohen grilled him when he slacked off in ecology class. Operation Graduation helps struggling T.C. Williams students get diplomas

In an intensely competitive marketplace, however, they might be tempted to slack off on vetting and re-certifying suppliers on a regular basis, Rozembajgier said. This Year's Recall 'Pileup' Is a Supply-Chain Nightmare for Automakers 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z

People tend to slack off in the summer. Five Summer Must-Haves for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z

One of my early mistakes was slacking off on my pushups after the obstacle course during the first day of the third phase of training. 11 Surefire Ways to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z

The combination of the 24/7 business demands along with the available technology and the fact that they are left to their own devices, employees have the tendency to overwork, not slack off. What Will It Take To Succeed In The Future World Of Work? 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z

And where women become more active pinners over time, men, on average, peak in year two and then slack off. Dudes On Pinterest Are Even Rarer Than You Think 2014-05-07T22:08:00Z

In her final months of high school, no one would fault Emily Cox if she decided to slack off a bit as second-semester seniors sometimes tend to do. Boston Marathon 2014: Emily Cox, race’s youngest female, runs for ‘something bigger’ 2014-04-18T18:27:39Z

Those times when I’m moving back and forth — for instance, to slack off on Twitter between spurts of writing — are when it all clicks. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Revisited 2014-04-14T13:05:53Z

That doesn’t mean slacking off on security, of course — ultimately, security is the responsibility of the end-user company. Cloud Security Fears Diminish With Experience, Survey Shows 2014-04-03T16:33:00Z

It is also easy to slack off on the elliptical. 7 Workout Habits to Drop Now 2014-02-24T07:05:23Z

A peripatetic line manager could easily peep over the top of the cubicle to make sure the knowledge worker was not slacking off. The difficult art of a good brainstorm 2014-02-04T23:54:26Z

The inspection teams would focus on senior officers' "work style" - the party's euphemism for not slacking off and not being corrupt or extravagant - and making sure they are both clean and diligent. China's top court urges judicial independence, end to interference 2013-10-29T10:59:23Z

Saints Row remains one of my favorite series, but it seems to be slacking off a bit as of late compared to what else is out there for the same price. 'Saints Row IV' DLC Review: Enter the Dominatrix 2013-10-23T13:45:00Z

We’re a lean startup, so the entire team works remotely from home, where it can be really easy to slack off and either eat something terrible for you or skip lunch altogether. Four Great Recipes for Eating a Healthy Lunch at Work 2013-09-19T22:32:31Z

After we did all that, and with a little luck, things in Iraq improved—or at least the killing slacked off. A Veteran’s Case Against Attacking 2013-09-09T08:45:00Z

But the Lockheed case raises the opposite concern, in which the plaintiffs essentially charge the fund was slacking off. Plaintiffs win round versus Lockheed in stable value fund case 2013-08-12T12:14:49Z

“I’m not going to let up or slow down or slack off.” With Clint Dempsey, Sounders get their “dream big” signing 2013-08-06T03:56:40Z

Not bad for a guy who took a long break after the London Olympics and slacked off on his training while filming a reality television show, "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" Lochte Claims 2 Golds in Barcelona 2013-08-02T20:40:36Z

While social networks’ growth is slacking off in the West, populous countries such as Brazil, India and Russia offer plenty of growth room. In India's Polarizing Election Of 2014, Twitter and Facebook Already Winners 2013-07-25T07:33:00Z

You may be tempted to think that it is finally time to slack off a bit. The Choice Blog: 7 Reasons to Avoid Senioritis 2013-05-10T09:49:34Z

Deep down, though, there was bound to be a slight slacking off from a gang of players who have steamrollered so impressively through opponents virtually every week. Chelsea close in on Champions League spot but must do better next season 2013-05-05T18:22:27Z

This is no time to skimp on market research or slack off on your due diligence. Go Global and Grow 2013-05-03T15:01:46Z

I think we're proud of the players coming out of that and there won't be any slacking off by the players. Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson targets Chelsea's points record 2013-04-21T21:30:05Z

Several unnamed ex-employees told the website Business Insider that Yahoo's large remote workforce led to "people slacking off like crazy, not being available, and spending a lot of time on non-Yahoo projects." Yahoo memo sparks debate on pros and cons of working at home 2013-02-26T18:31:11Z

There is a catch, though, slacking off won’t be as effective in the U.S. as elsewhere. Want to Save the Planet? Just Slack Off at Work, Study Says 2013-02-12T17:54:25Z

“They’re a team that can light you up for eight or 10 goals if you slack off,” Capitals veteran forward Jason Chimera said. Capitals-Penguins preview: After slow start, Washington not lacking for motivation in rivalry matchup 2013-02-03T00:09:36Z

We just can't start off halves really well and then slack off near the end. Georgetown beats No. 24 Notre Dame 63-47 2013-01-22T04:17:08Z

The Panthers didn't slack off in the second half, pushing the lead higher and higher and having fun with alley-oop passes in transition even as the frustration continued to mount for the Hoyas. Pittsburgh rolls past No. 19 Georgetown 73-45 2013-01-09T06:31:05Z

Pitt didn't slack off in the second half, pushing the lead higher and higher and having fun with alley-oop passes in transition even as the frustration continued to mount for the Hoyas. No. 19 Georgetown routed by Pittsburgh 73-45 2013-01-09T05:55:12Z

You cannot slack off for a single session. SPOTY: Why Sir Chris Hoy should win 2012-12-11T07:02:03Z

If you want to be sure you won't slack off on your fitness routine, lead a community garden team that requires regular action, like the compost team or the grounds committee. Healthy Multitasking: Get Your Exercise While Gardening 2012-11-26T17:18:00Z

Yes, I am seriously slacking off at work today. Maine Dem attacked for “World of Warcraft” persona 2012-10-07T20:30:00Z

Although demand for HDDs was strong in the first part of the second quarter it began to slack off by the end of that quarter. Have Hard Disk Drives Peaked? 2012-10-03T09:18:26Z

A lot of credit goes to Dave because he pushes me in training and doesn't let me slack off. Celebrating more than just a goal 2012-09-24T20:24:26Z

Thanks to the handbook, he said, employees knew exactly what would happen if they slacked off. Small-Business Guide: Running a Business With Employees Around the World 2012-09-05T17:56:20Z

Ensconced in the delusion that college is merely an extension of high school, freshmen frequently slack off for the first weeks of the semester with near-fatal results. Look East, Young Man 2012-08-29T12:45:04.543Z

Tomic admitted he had "slacked off" afterwards and Hewitt, with whom he has not seen eye to eye in the past, was sympathetic. Wimbledon 2012: Lleyton Hewitt chases but only in a lost cause 2012-06-26T19:12:01Z

Less remarked is what's happened to the art of slacking off. This column will change your life: cut us some slack 2012-06-22T21:59:48Z

We felt there was a bit of slacking off in training. France slacked off after Ukraine win, says Blanc 2012-06-20T17:49:01Z

"Stand by, lads, to 'bout ship!" shouted the master, slacking off the tiller lines. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z

Unfortunately, they decide to slack off for the rest of the season, and running back Matt Forte is crushed into powder. The Fifth Down: Casting Begins for Tebow, the Sequel 2012-03-21T00:21:09Z

To what degree do workers slack off to keep up with the action on the court? The Economics of March Madness: The Money and Numbers of the NCAA 2012-03-15T22:36:26Z

But Knight believes they've been slacking off since then, and is upset in the way they've lost their last two games. Lamar coach Knight echoes dad in rant about team 2012-02-24T22:43:19Z

We started slacking off in the 1980s and 1990s, when Saudi Arabia flooded the world with oil and prices collapsed. America?s getting more oil-efficient ? but not quickly enough 2012-02-24T15:13:00Z

For one thing U.S. retail sales were lower than expected, as auto sales finally slacked off from their explosive growth last year. Business Owners Hopeful But Not Crazy 2012-02-17T09:42:00Z

On the following day, November 15, things looked better; the wind veered to the eastward, so that the yacht could lay her course with her sheets slacked off a bit. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z

These remote employees may not be as available as someone in the office, may appear to be slacking off, and may reduce their opportunities for promotion. Women Finding Balance in Remote Work Arrangements 2012-01-17T15:37:03Z

If he slacks off even a little, which is seldom the case, it resonates through the team. OSU's Sullinger has hard time handling losses 2012-01-14T18:37:39Z

Tanner also stresses not to slack off on exercise during the holidays. How health, nutrition pros confront holiday temptations 2011-12-12T21:02:04Z

This is the time of year many athletes slack off. Minimal workout required 2011-11-14T14:20:05Z

That means training — much of it done over the winter, which is when older adults tend to slack off. Well Blog: Lifeguards Going Gray, but Still Going 2011-09-16T15:24:26Z

He's not a loafer and I don't expect he would slack off if he got the big multiyear contract that he's earned. Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag 2011-08-31T23:27:00Z

I vote we don't slack off, but keep up this patrol business. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z

At this, the new financial manager slacked off on the hawser of secrecy a little—just a little. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z

But finally, that pressure is beginning to slack off. Where have all the illegal immigrants gone? 2011-07-06T18:29:00Z

They say they are worried the policy is essentially a reward for those students who are already disregarding their homework assignments and will encourage them to slack off further. Los Angeles Gives Students a Break on Homework 2011-06-28T18:20:00Z

They were all worn out and depressed; and neither of Moran’s comrades protested when he got up abruptly and slacked off the mainsheet. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z

Currently worth $1.2 billion, the feisty Floridian says you don’t get to be a billionaire by slacking off: “You get there by working hard or marrying rich, and I did both.” The Forbes Fictional 15 2011-04-06T20:02:44Z

I forget what he said, but it was to slack off something, and run down for them. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z

It was nearly eight and work was slacking off when I started to go home. The Girl at Central 2011-03-08T03:00:37.413Z

I admit I slack off a little now, but at one time I dare not. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z

“The client and boss both get steamed when they see an employee who looks like they are slacking off.” Itineraries: Travel with the Boss: The Pluses and the Chasms 2011-02-21T19:45:09Z

In a competitive industry whose players are constantly adding new features to their websites, "they've never slacked off on it," Ullrich says. E*Trade Looks to Outgrow That Talking Baby 2011-02-17T03:01:00Z

The Huskies slacked off in the second half, especially on defense. 10-Pac: Reviewing the Huskies' 87-76 victory over Stanford 2011-02-13T22:37:05Z

"Stand by, ready to slack off, if I give the word." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z

Now, don't slack off, but keep her going. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z

“Having them will make it pretty hard to slack off and help me keep at it during these cold and dark winter months.” Urban Athlete: Colleagues More Than Happy to Go Running After the Boss 2010-12-23T21:47:13Z

During the winter months I end up slacking off due to my dislike for the gym, and it getting darker early. Healthy habits for the holidays 2009-11-23T17:00:00Z

In other cases, it takes time for a platform to crumble - usually, after years of success tempt companies to slack off. Windows Phone 7 presents a big gamble, for Microsoft and consumers 2010-10-15T15:33:00Z

He still keeps an eye on Marcus, making sure his son doesn't slack off. The Boss Shouldn't Have Promoted His Sons 2010-07-27T16:16:00Z

It's easy to see when people are working and when they are slacking off. In Defense Of Games At Work 2010-07-22T19:00:00Z

Over e-mail, meanwhile, confirmation of hard work gets lost, which tends to encourage mutual slacking off. Why E-Mail May Be Hurting Offline Relationships 2010-06-22T20:55:00Z

Mexico and Germany will be worst hit, forfeiting a potential $1.7 billion each in employee downtime if half the workforce slacks off to root for their teams. Soccer?s Bad Influence on Brazil 2010-06-14T23:24:00Z

The prospect of the World Cup stopped anyone from slacking off. England 3-1 Mexico 2010-05-24T21:04:00Z

You give someone a really good contract deal, everyone is telling you you're the best and it's easy to slack off. Australia's Day wins Byron Nelson by two shots 2010-05-24T00:47:00Z

Once they made a run, our effort kind of slacked off,” Billups said. Nuggets looking for fix ? quick ? vs. Jazz 2010-04-25T00:28:00Z

I think others are just smart, driven people generally, and slacking off is not in their nature. Sunny Daze 2010-04-08T15:31:00Z

"The key is making sure that it's not expected of them, because if there's any ambiguity there, then people are going to work because they don't want to feel like they're slacking off," Fried says. How to Implement a Four-Day Workweek 2010-04-07T08:20:00Z

When I start slacking off, I get lazy. Keiren Fallon looking for a good fight with Johnny Murtagh - in and out of the ring 2010-04-02T23:11:00Z

Tuesday.—Had to dig young Brown out of his tent about 2 A.M.; his man hadn't slacked off the tent ropes, and as there was rather a heavy dew, the whole show collapsed. Our Battalion Being Some Slight Impressions of His Majesty's Auxiliary Forces, in Camp and Elsewhere

Best slack off a little, and seem as if we're taking no notice of her. The School by the Sea

Our new officer evidently does not propose to have the work slack off during his management of the shop. Within Prison Walls being a narrative during a week of voluntary confinement in the state prison at Auburn, New York

When the mast is lowered for going into action, or when going against a head-wind, the slab is removed, and the fore-stay slacked off, thus permitting the mast to fall aft. Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships

They did not tell Claudia its full contents for fear she might slack off work, but they could not help throwing out hints. The Head Girl at the Gables

"No one must slack off, or lag behind." A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story

"It was just jolly well grind, grind from breakfast till bedtime," she admitted, "I think they're slacking off at Kingfield High nowadays." Loyal to the School

When ready to start, the bow-line was hauled taut, the stern line slacked off to the proper angle, when, the current passing against the side of the boat, it was propelled across very rapidly. In the Early Days along the Overland Trail in Nebraska Territory, in 1852

Apparently the jibstays also could be slacked off so that the lateen yards would not have to be dipped under them. Fulton's "Steam Battery": Blockship and Catamaran

He touched another, and they slacked off dizzyingly. Astounding Stories, July, 1931

The fellow flung out his white hands, making a little dive forward with each word; then he saw my face, which must have spoken volumes, and slacked off his antics. Phemie Frost's Experiences

Dr. Grosnoff effected an examination by slacking off the ropes until Tristan lay a couple of feet clear of the bed, then himself lay on the mattress face up, prodding the patient over. Disowned

Her cordage would have slacked off more and she wouldn't look so trim. The Black Buccaneer

The Invincible's speed was slacking off, slower and slower, until it barely crawled in comparison to its former speed. Empire

The frame is then tilted until the butts rest on the footing, by slacking off the foot ropes and hauling on the fore guys, Fig. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition

To slack off a little upon it, and belay it again. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc.

Then he shook out the reefs in the mainsail, hoisted it, got up the foresail, slacked off the weather sheet of the jib, and again headed east. With Cochrane the Dauntless

He shouted to her to slack off the line, but of course the roar of the water drowned his puny voice. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River]

Everyone is expected in a boat race, and in a University race as much as anywhere, to row his best and hardest every stroke he takes, and never to slack off at all. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly

After the head of the frame has been hauled over beyond the perpendicular, it is lowered nearly into its final position by slacking off the back guys. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition

The shelling had slacked off a bit, though the trenches was still slingin' lead hard as ever. Between the Lines

Some one slacks off the lee braces and sings out 'Haul away!' All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways

Stand by to slack off and haul in! "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea

Many slacked off entirely, but Gwen could not, dared not slack. The Youngest Girl in the Fifth A School Story

A man is told off to each foot rope and one to each back guy to slack off as required, two turns being taken with each of these ropes around their respective pickets. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition

"Enough to give you the pip; you ought to slack off a little," I said, extending him the courtesy of his own vernacular. Some Everyday Folk and Dawn

You must slack off the jib sheet and haul down the other. Priscilla's Spies

“Let go!” next cried the captain; adding a moment later, “Bosun, go forward and slack off the head sheets!” Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea

Some of our ships hung close on their heels, like dogs at a flying ox; but scarce a shot boomed, and never a tack did the Dons slack off their northward course. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess

Presently, however, when we were clear of Low Heath he slacked off and began to talk. Tom, Dick and Harry

"There are things I must tell you before I slack off." Ambrotox and Limping Dick

The firing slacked off as the word was passed around the perimeter, and finally it stopped entirely. Four-Day Planet

He slacked off the tackle falls of the davits under which the boat had brought up, dropped down the ladder and hooked them on. The Mummy and Miss Nitocris A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension

Everything was landed from the vessel in the expectation that when the ice slacked off and she settled into the water, she would be leaking so badly it would be impossible to keep her afloat. The North Pole Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club

Tobacco like alcohol gives a temporary stimulus, and to slack off the use of it, it will produce similar effects. Vanity, All Is Vanity A Lecture on Tobacco and its effects

If Miss Godwin, the drawing-mistress, noticed a slacking off in accuracy on the part of four of her pupils, that afternoon, she perhaps set it down to want of artistic feeling. A Popular Schoolgirl

"I don't reckon to slack off and take in my lines myself," went on the Captain. The Second Class Passenger Fifteen Stories

If not possible to do this, slack off the bolts on the front cylinder head, wedge the head open so oil can be introduced. The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads

In March of 1952 the reports slacked off a little, but April was a big month. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects

Even when the summit was achieved, the broncho slacked off nothing of his pace. The Furnace of Gold

Then he paid off to the wind, and we slacked off the sheet with the help of a turn of its fall round the great cleat of the backstay. A Sea Queen's Sailing

He slacked off when the bell went half an hour before lights out, and spent the time left him in boring a hole in his solitary shilling. Acton's Feud A Public School Story

She smiled and shook her head, at the same time slacking off the course. A Daughter of the Snows

My dear, it's nothing—just an excuse for slacking off now and then. The Devil's Garden

The wedges round the mainmast were knocked out, the topmast lowered to the deck, the shrouds and stays slacked off, and then the mast was lifted and carried on board the brig. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo

When we have been engaged in the preliminaries to living for about fifty-five years, we begin to think about slacking off. The Human Machine

Little by little, however, his zest slacked off. The Soul of a Child

It was about seven o'clock, I think, when the flanking fire slacked off, but it was not because of our divisional guns. Mr. Standfast

"Your whiskers threw me for a second or two, but I used to slack off now and then on the shave - though not because I was masquerading." Undo, a Novel By Joe Hutsko

Some of my friends advised me to "slack off," and not to retire entirely from Bridgewater Foundry. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography

At first I inclined to slack off sail and beat about till the fog was lifted. Dracula

The bidding commenced, at first very spirited, and then gradually slacking off, as the price mounted above the means of the neighboring farmers. Beauty and the Beast, and Tales of Home

This could be slacked off at need to accommodate as high as a hundred men or as few as would suffice to move her. The Gray Dawn

Hence, as the Irrawaddy's shrouds were all of this substance, the Lascar told me, they were continually setting up or slacking off her standing-rigging, according as the weather was cold or warm. Redburn. His First Voyage

Some slacking off might have been expected and excused; but at the end, as at the beginning, she looks after her household and is herself diligent. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes

Moreover, it was often a very good excuse for slacking off in her preparation or her practising. Monitress Merle

Johnny quietly slacked off steam, but he kept up a good swinging gait, not caring to renew his close acquaintance with his wounded enemy. The Huge Hunter Or, the Steam Man of the Prairies

In my time we made very little of that; and the breed may be slacked off a little, but not quite so bad as that would be. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War

In an instant she leaned over, and as the water rippled from her bows and the boom was slacked off she started like a wild duck frightened from its nest. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4

Another Man to the Wheel The conversation had slacked off. The Ghost Pirates

Most of the other members of the Fifth form showed a marked slacking off in their homework, particularly the day-girls, whose preparation was not regulated. Monitress Merle

Play hard the whole time; never for one moment slack off. Lawn Tennis for Ladies

I spent most of the first day, as I have hinted, in getting hold of details; but after dinner I slacked off and played billiards all the evening with Beaumont and Miss Hisgins. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder

"I'll not ask men to go where I dare not go myself," he said; "slack off!" Burnham Breaker

Quick as thought the lee braces are slacked off, and those on the weather side made taut. Stories by English Authors: the Sea

"You've been lying low for a long time, and it's not like you to slack off except when there's something big in sight." Tales of Chinatown

He says he's going to paint the house after the summer work slacks off. Without a Home

He could have slacked off his mainsail and headed dead for the buoy, but no, he jiggled around like an old woman crossing the road ahead of a funeral. Cape Cod Stories

Were we to grow discouraged now, were we to weaken and slack off, the whole structure we have built, these past eight years, would come apart and fall away. State of the Union Address

When it slacked off and we settled down again we was leakin' like a sieve; you see, while we was up there that no'thwester had blowed 'most all the copper off the vessel's bottom. Galusha the Magnificent

But this afternoon—perhaps on account of music—he perceived that one must slack off occasionally or what is the good of being alive? Howards End

But this afternoon--perhaps on account of music--he perceived that one must slack off occasionally, or what is the good of being alive?� Howards End

Well, well, my dear comrade and twin-brother, thought I, as I drew in and then slacked off the rope to every swell of the sea—what matters it, after all? Moby Dick, or, the whale

There were no more squalls, naught but fine weather, a fair wind, and a whirling log, with sheets slacked off and with spinnaker and mainsail swaying and bellying on either side. The Cruise of the Snark

Well, well, my dear comrade and twin-brother, thought I, as I drew in and then slacked off the rope to every swell of the sea— what matters it, after all? Moby Dick: or, the White Whale

The current was slacking off, it was almost full tide. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Taher Noor held on to the rope, while I slacked off the line from the tree, and lowered both man and beast safely to the shelf, about seventy feet below. The Nile tributaries of Abyssinia, and the sword hunters of the Hamran arabs

At last, hoisting the reefed mainsail and slacking off a few of the hard-won feet of the chain, we sailed the anchor out. A Collection of Stories

Tell him to slack off the mainsheet, and before you know it, he'd drop the peak. South Sea Tales

If we stayed in the Hollow for a month the police might think we'd gone straight out of the country and slack off a bit. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields

“And it’s slack off the sheets for Japan!” The Sea Wolf

At last we began to see that the return fire was slacking off, while ours was as brisk as ever. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields

We were already under way, all sails set and drawing, and the sheets being slacked off for a wind abeam, as the last boat lifted clear of the water and swung in the tackles. The Sea Wolf

I smiled in superior fashion, and, slacking off on one of the boom-guys and taking in on the other, swung the mast perfectly in the centre of the deck. The Sea Wolf

单词	slack off
例句	slack off The blows slacked off, and Charlie staggered to the rocking chair. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z I wanted it to rain all night We talked for a long time when the rain began to slack off. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t see Charlie cleaning or restocking any of the shelves, so I figure he must be slacking off in the stockroom in the back. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “He can be very immature and he slacks off a lot, but when it comes to design work, there’s nobody better. Great job with the flyers, A.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Mom looked at me and added, “It’s not unusual for an athlete, during the season, to slack off a little.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m an athlete. A champion athlete, in fact. And I didn’t slack off during the season.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She learned that his teammates would sometimes slack off, knowing that Kanue would step in to make up for their lack of effort. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z I’ve slacked off during the past week because of all the homework, the pageant practices, and the trip to Atlantic City. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Because genius is nine-tenths perspiration. Haven’t you ever heard that? As soon as you think you’re a genius, you slack off. You think everything you do is so great and everything.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But he was slacking off and took no personal interest in me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z I convinced myself that it was all right to slack off a bit, because no one else seemed to be making any progress in their search for the Jade Key. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z It’s crazy, but instead of that whole experience pushing me to train even harder, I began slacking off in practice. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I stood up, brushing the slack off my jeans. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z When the wind slacked off, 1 could hear the coyotes howling. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Geography, Mr. Black stands at the board and reminds us once again that just because we’re seniors and this is our last semester, we do not need to slack off. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The stern lines were slacked off, and Telemakhos commanded: “Rig the mast; make sail!” The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Martha made sure that none of us slacked off for even a single day. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Like Akhi said, making the team was hardly the moment to slack off. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Some folks can look at you and tell if you’re even thinking about slacking off, they’ll add some work to you faster than you can say Jack Robinson. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z So when the coach would suggest that I was slacking off, I wouldn’t say much, I’d just get back on the strip and do my best. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z During John’s first year at the University of South Dakota, when he had discovered basketball and girls and slacked off in his studies, he received a stern upbraiding. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Three times he put his back into it and sprang it, three times he had to slack off. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Even with the morphling, the internal pain’s severe the first few days, but then it slacks off considerably. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z My boss also has been heavily relying on me since other people in the group are slacking off due to difficulties working from home. Perspective \| Carolyn Hax: She resents her job and her landlady and is planning to ‘disappear’ 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z You're OK to slack off on this one and watch the movie instead. Great Gatsby: what high school book should Baz Luhrmann take on next? Open thread 2013-05-15T16:02:44Z He is a total professional, and never slacks off, even for a second, when he knows his name is on the marquee. Hit the road, Jack Reacher: why Tom Cruise should ditch the goody two-shoes act 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z Or the one whose child shows up with assignments undone, because the parent wants the child to learn the consequences of slacking off? Motherlode: Whose Failing Grade Is It? 2011-05-20T18:36:25Z At close to two hours, Wednesday’s performance felt slow at times, and some of the dynamism slacked off in the middle. Music Review: Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin 2013-01-03T23:10:05Z Like that moment Achilles rises up and decides he’s not going to slack off. Holy D.C. connection! A local comic book writer used to work for the CIA! 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z It's not as if Eigenberg ever slacked off in maintaining his physique; he also plays a main role in "Chicago Fire." "And Just Like That," Steve offers a chance at renewal – but did he have to be so mean about it? 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Oh, and just to prove he’s not slacking off, he and Miller co-produced a new album for mountain music patriarch Ralph Stanley & Friends, “Man of Constant Sorrow.” Jim Lauderdale returns to SoCal for weekend solo acoustic shows 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z Crime didn’t go down when hitchhiking slacked off, he added. Tales of a 60-year-old hitchhiker 2013-02-27T01:00:00Z Caught between his own pessimism and his boss’s hectoring, Helms “just slacked off on providing information on Vietnam,” one of his staffers tells Whipple. One of the Most Perilous Jobs in Government 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z As portrayed by Lily Knight with a New York accent and an overly blunt demeanor, this pint-size dynamo in a hard hat has a short fuse when it comes to slip-ups and slacking off. Lily Knight sets 'A Small Fire' aglow with her performance 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z Nick is a buddy he can get stoned with and slack off a bit. Bobby Cannavale on his offbeat roles: “The weird fked-up friend is more interesting than the lead” 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z “Bagels have slacked off; buttered rolls have not,” he continued. Ode to the Buttered Roll, That New York Lifeline 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z Critics could accuse him of slacking off when the country is in need. 2010-02-13T03:35:00Z After a hard day slacking off at the office, they unwind on the roof of their bachelor pad with beers and a blunt. Evanston native stars in slacker comedy 2011-04-06T01:01:00Z “I think it’s driven by people who are” slacking off at work and “surfing the Internet.” Arts & Leisure Preview: Reading and the Web: Texts Without Context 2010-03-17T23:19:00Z It also deliciously deals with the consequences of underperforming or slacking off or talking back, as conflicts and mistakes work their way up to the captain, who is never pleased. Perspective \| Here’s to the class-conflicted, workplace-inappropriate ‘Below Deck’ — TV’s ideal mental vacation 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z “When are you going to stop slacking off?” Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z These are people who have no compunctions about slandering working Americans while taking every opportunity themselves for slacking off. Column: The GOP's suicidal shutdown plan will murder America's safety net 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Still, he has a dream to chase and he’s not going to catch it by slacking off. Can a TikTok campaign from Africa help this teen reach the majors? 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z It’s very easy to slack off when you’re the best player on the field every time you step out there, but he’s always grinding, trying to get better. How growing up in an MLB clubhouse prepared Patrick Mahomes for NFL stardom 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z If workers are “quiet quitting,” or otherwise trying to slack off and slow down, employers are apparently not accepting their exit attempts. Opinion \| Recession, you say? What recession? 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z He gets to develop a skill set for his preferred profession, come to work late, slack off at his job and still receive a full paycheck. The Freedom of Caring a Little Less What Other People Do 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Now’s the time to lean into this proven strategy, not slack off. Power moves: Efficiency and electrification are key to stop climate disruption 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z On Monday evening, according to an official post online, the city’s party secretary told officials that there was no room for them to slack off in epidemic control. China channels anger over quarantine bus crash toward local officials 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z In picture-by-picture mode, you can work and slack off at the same time. LG’s 16:18 DualUp is a weird monitor for getting work done 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Clearly, this isn’t the time to dawdle or slack off. Review \| In these gloomy, divisive times, does anyone care about books? I do. 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z I got wrapped up in maintaining a social life with new friends I made on campus and started to slack off because the environment was so unstructured. I was a foster youth, and my high school didn’t prepare me for higher education 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z Or ‘I’m going to get some playing time and slack off.’ Legacy linebacker Carson Bruener is determined to be part of the solution for Huskies 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z The trend shows no indication of slacking off. Police misconduct is costing Washington taxpayers millions. Is George Floyd’s murder one of the reasons? 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z “We always blame the longshoremen. They slack off, take breaks, call in sick.” New supply chain risk: 22,000 dockworkers who could go on strike 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z She said she did twice the work of her classmates but was still accused of slacking off by the instructor. First but not last: Black girls see themselves in court pick 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Someone hired him to sit with them while they finished their thesis, because they might slack off working alone. Rent-a-stranger: This Japanese man makes a living showing up and doing nothing 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z “You can’t just come into a game knowing that you beat them two times and slack off that one night and they’re going to get you, so it was more of keeping our focus.” No. 4 Baylor women rout Oklahoma State in Big 12 tourney 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z "I think I try to push myself a bit harder to prove that I'm not slacking off - perhaps it's a bit of guilt," he said. Younger workers will benefit from return to office, says boss 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Your determination and ongoing good humor in the face of your challenges and frustrations inspires me these days when it can be so tempting for me to lose focus and slack off. Rant and Rave: Reader disappointed by friends’ lack of knowledge 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z "We were just active on defense. When they had their runs, we slacked off," Brooks said. Morant has big 3rd quarter, Grizzlies beat Clippers 120-108 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Utah's star guard did not dress because of a sprained right ankle, but Clarkson picked up the slack off the bench to give the Jazz their eighth victory in nine games this season. Clarkson scores 30, Mitchell-less Jazz rout Hawks 116-98 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Utah’s star guard did not dress because of a sprained right ankle, but Clarkson picked up the slack off the bench to give the Jazz their eighth victory in nine games this season. Clarkson scores 30, Mitchell-less Jazz rout Hawks 116-98 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z They wonder whether some cops may be slacking off to prove a point. Seattle 911 response times climbed in summer 2020. Now, police and activists debate what comes next 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Week after week he slept in late, sulked through his interviews, and listlessly took part in classes, taking every opportunity to slack off during rehearsals. Lelush: How a sulky Russian model became China's slacker icon 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z “The goal line is in sight, but this is not the time to slack off,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a statement released by his office. Arkansas reports 12 new COVID-19 deaths, active cases shrink 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z He said they took advantage of the United States and slacked off on defense spending. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says ‘need to rebuild trust’ after Trump 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z “There is no room for slacking off if we want to build back better.” The collapse of tourism brings problems to Machu Picchu 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z “At home, you really start to slack off,” he said. This Is How New Yorkers Will Remember a Year They Can’t Wait to Forget 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z This “slacking off” would only add stress later, forcing teachers to adjust their teaching manner again. Opinion \| What’s behind the spike in failing grades 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z Who among us hasn’t slacked off during the day with gardening or video games or whatever? I Don’t Want to Be the Office Grandma 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z “We are not stopping or thinking about our operations slacking off on Nov. 3,” General Moore said. U.S. Cyber Command Expands Operations to Hunt Hackers From Russia, Iran and China 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z But the Rams team DJ isn’t using the absence of fans as an excuse to slack off. With no fans in SoFi Stadium, DJ Jamal McCoy will be music to Rams ears 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Thompson III took the Hoyas to the Final Four in his third season, but the team’s postseason results slacked off after that. Thompson’s legacy extends far beyond basketball 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Thompson III brought the Hoyas to the Final Four in his third season, but the team’s postseason results slacked off after that. John Thompson, legendary Georgetown coach, dead at 78 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z During one board meeting, a district official tried to argue that teachers would slack off if they stayed home. Teachers share their biggest fears about reopening schools during the pandemic 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z With only four so far, Jenisisus said that the group has been fortunate to cut the toll in half over the years, but there's no reason it could stay there if people slack off. Lightning deaths drop 'dramatically' over 2 decades across US, but danger still lingers 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Your favorite race was canceled or postponed because of the pandemic, but that’s no reason to slack off. 10 things to do safely this summer in the great outdoors 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Of course, nobody becomes a pop star to slack off these days; it’s more important than ever to maintain a constant presence on Spotify playlists and social media. Charli XCX: ‘It’s weird yelling into a mic while my boyfriend does a puzzle’ 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z “If we slack off, it means more unnecessary deaths of our friends and our loved ones, might even be yours, and more economic disruption,” he said. Gov. Jared Polis: Colorado’s first coronavirus case likely in January or February, not March 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z None of this seems to bother conservative Republicans, who believe all such relief creates what’s called “moral hazard” – the risk that government benefits will allow people to slack off. CEOs, not the unemployed, are America's real 'moral hazard' \| Robert Reich 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Middle managers in Japan’s team-oriented workplaces are hesitant to allow employees to work from home, with some fearful that they will slack off or even drink on the job. Japan Needs to Telework. Its Paper-Pushing Offices Make That Hard. 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z “He was a gentleman about it and he respected the police, but he wasn’t gonna let us slack off.” Opinion \| The ‘Reverend’ of Benning Ridge died, but his fight should live on 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z “We underestimate this virus at our peril, and we learned that lesson — this is not the time to slack off what we’re doing.” New York leaders are hopeful coronavirus crisis is peaking, flattening 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z She admonished those who, doing their lessons at home, might be slacking off. Opinion \| The Governor Who Dissed New Yorkers 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z In one early episode, the house has a meeting because they’re worried that a budding baseball player is slacking off too much. The best movies and TV shows to stream when you’re working remotely 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z “It’s just a matter of staying consistent with it, and not slacking off. This year was the first year I’ve probably lifted all offseason. Cliffie pushed me really hard, but I needed it.” J.P. Crawford spent his offseason putting on muscle and tweaking his swing. Will it pay off for the Mariners’ shortstop? 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z “I don’t think I did very good job here of doing what I need to do become the best pitcher I could be. I definitely slacked off and just didn’t put the work in.” He’s only 27, but Taijuan Walker returns to the Mariners older, wiser and ready to be a leader 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Video-conference company Zoom and workplace messaging company Slack each soared on their first day of trading, but while Zoom kept zooming Slack, well, slacked off after that. Markets in 2019: record stocks, lower rates, so-so IPOs 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z But before I got her latest book, I was in a rut, testing interesting new recipes for work but slacking off too much at home. 11 cookbooks that inspired us in 2019 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z But jumping to the conclusion that someone is just slacking off, and rendering judgment accordingly, seldom yields good results. What Microsoft workers and middle school students have in common \| Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z “You still want to hold everyone accountable, don’t want to develop bad habits or get into a mind-set that it’s okay to miss assignments or slack off here and there,” Beal said. Rui Hachimura finally showed his age, but Wizards aren’t worried: ‘That guy’s a winner’ 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z As the temporary lift from tax cuts faded and hopes for a trade deal with China fell apart in the spring, growth slacked off in April, May and June. Economy Grew at 1.9% Rate in Quarter, Hit by Trade Fight and Global Weakness 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z “He was always trying to do the de minimis. Biden wasn’t naive. He knew as soon as you slacked off things would backslide.” Inside Joe Biden’s brawling efforts to reform Ukraine — which won him successes and enemies 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z “The question is not, is integration going to happen, it’s how it is going to happen, and are we going to slack off like we did 55 years ago?” Lock-Ins and Walkouts: The Students Changing City Schools From the Inside 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Netflix Hangouts is the latest in a long line of services designed to let you slack off at work. This Chrome extension lets you disguise Netflix as a Hangout to slack off at work 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z She has a soft voice and a quiet smile, but she is a taskmaster when Barnes slacks off. Officer in Texas still recovering after 2018 school gunfire 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z The colored boys frothed and speculated and stared off in class, slacked off in the sweet-potato fields. “The Match” 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Washington saw key performances from starters and bench players alike and played consistent enough defense that the team didn’t slack off late despite its big lead. Bradley Beal, Wizards start fast and cruise past Pacers 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z For those of us who overindulged and slacked off on our exercise regimens over the holidays, it also means that being upright is unlikely to help us lose weight. Stand More, Lounge Less? Don’t Do It to Lose Weight 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z Just as I am slacking off on the whole thing, up pops a message from her: “How’s the project going?” 'I snap the poodle. The poodle looks confused' – how to get better at street photography 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z The National Weather Service said winds would slack off sufficiently during the afternoon to allow authorities to lower wildfire warnings from their highest "red flag" levels. Wildfire near LA flares up again, but winds expected to drop 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z At Wesleyan University he continued to run cross country but slacked off a bit, enjoying the college life. Middle-aged marathon runners share their wisdom on health and fitness 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Not that he intends to slack off, of course. Manchester City Sizes Up Its Toughest Premier League Opponent: Complacency 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z For one, it fits into the stereotype of government workers who waste public resources or slack off. Analysis \| Why we love stories about workers who sleep on the job 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z “If someone’s tired or not feeling good and they slack off, you can feel it. It transmits around the canoe.” ‘It’s amazing’: Puyallup Tribe hosts more than 100 tribes traveling Salish Sea 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z When one group of accounts was tweeting at a rapid pace, others often slacked off or stopped entirely, underscoring the Clemson researchers' conclusion that a single team was taking turns operating various accounts. Russian operatives blasted 18,000 tweets ahead of a huge news day during the 2016 presidential campaign. Did they know what was coming? 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Agriculture and some Commerce Department offices also have slashed telework, a practice Trump officials have said they suspect leads employees to slack off. Trump’s fight with federal employee unions gets real on Monday 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z Or perhaps you just want to slack off and have a slight reprieve from life in America for just one day. How to celebrate the Fourth of July if you can't deal with America right now 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z He enrolled in online classes and began to slack off, he said. Idaho youths overcome adversity at military-style school 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Ovechkin turns 33 in September, so with all the partying and momentous occasions on and off the ice, it’s up to him not to slack off. Summer of Ovi: Cup celebrations, fatherhood await Ovechkin 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z Harvick claimed trophies in five of the first dozen races, including the last two, and the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford shows no signs of slacking off. NASCAR notebook: Kurt Busch expects Talladega-style racing at... 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z “He brings a kind of a hardcore type of attitude thing, never letting me slack off or getting away with things,” the younger Bryan said. Florida’s Bryan looks to turn NFL potential into production 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z Some struggled with self-control, the authors determined, as shown by their tendency to slack off for much of each month but put in more effort as payday approached. Labour-monitoring technologies raise efficiency—and hard questions 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z “Our goals are to win. We want to win, we want people to know that we got better, that we haven’t slacked off, and I think this year it’s shown.” High school basketball player adjusts to life with diabetes 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z The separate payroll survey, economists’ top labor market indicator, continued to slack off from big early-summer gains. Louisiana jobless rate improves, but September payrolls fall 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z And he's not about to let the momentum of his popularity slack off any time soon: on Friday, he announced "Perfect" as the third single off of double-platinum-certified ÷. This Song Just Became Spotify's Most-Streamed Track Ever 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z While she has slacked off, Mozelle says she still enjoys a single-malt scotch with a little soda water at her son’s home. Oklahoma City woman, 103, still living life to fullest 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z This counts as an “anti-state crime” in North Korea, since without political slogans to inspire them, workers might slack off. The outrageous death of Otto Warmbier complicates American policy on North Korea 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z He’s also able to help his children for the first time, “taking some of the slack off their moms,” he said. A drug dealer got a life sentence and was devastated. So was the judge who sentenced him. 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z “They saw that I wasn’t going to slack off and just skate through the academy,” she said. Woman back as Houston officer 18 years after leaving force 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z She certainly is not slacking off in the gym. With Baby in Tow, Victoria Azarenka Returns to Tennis — and Her Roots 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z As a New York City public school fourth grader, I received several hours of homework and we were hardly slacking off in class. Never Mind the Students; Homework Divides Parents 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z “Just not slack off at this time of year, just got to be excited going into the tournament and not worry about that loss and just keep moving forward.” No. 17 Florida looks to lock up top-4 seed in NCAA tourney 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z “They did not let you slack off,” he said. Seattle-native-turned-climate-scientist: Numbers don’t lie about human impact on Earth 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z If you’re worried about the appearance of slacking off just because you work from home, this will do you no favors. 10 ways to improve your telework productivity this year 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Some nations, aware of the dangers of climate change, may redouble their efforts to slash emissions but others may use it as a convenient excuse to slack off. Clinton, Trump and foreign policy: global conflicts await the next president 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z If one player slacks off, everybody runs until Daze is satisfied with the whole team’s effort. At Model Secondary School for the Deaf, a unique bond forged on the football field 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Inevitably, when I was alone or unseen, I slacked off. What the cleaner saw \| Lizzie Feidelson 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z “You guys really chose the hottest summer to slack off,” another rider wrote. ‘Like a Furnace’: New Yorkers Sweat It Out as Reports of Hot Subway Cars Rise 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z If you notice that your teammate is struggling or slacking off, it may mean he or she is struggling with a new system or a new task. 3 Ways to Help Teammates Improve Their Professional Game 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z “Coming into high school there was a lot of challenges,” said O’Neal, noting he slacked off and played the class clown. Couple to give 10 Waterloo graduates scholarships 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z "Since I slacked off in farm work, maybe I could make up for it by my zeal in the political movement, to show that at least I was politically reliable," he said. 5 decades after China's Cultural Revolution, a few say sorry 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z The pressures are so intense that some workers worry that taking an earned vacation day will be seen as slacking off. Hillary Clinton: Child care now costs more than rent. Here’s how to fix this crisis. 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Following in her footsteps, he enrolled at Metro, where he fell in with a small crew of self-described “nerds” whose idea of delinquency was slacking off on homework to play computer fantasy games. An American ISIS cell: The story of 3 U.S. recruits 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z That is also a poor reflection on the numerous players who have slacked off and, for all of Martínez’s undoubted flaws, fingers must also be pointed at those who took their feet off the gas. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z “That will slack off when the election season is over.” EXCHANGE: Books still bind patrons to libraries 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Don't use the fact that you're in limbo right now as an excuse to slack off or disengage. Take Action: 5 Ways to Tackle Job Insecurity 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z Zack Simmers used to workout far more frequently in high school and college but slacked off in his adult years. Deputies get in shape courtesy of drug dealer seized assets 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z But slacking off may carry a heavier cost than those extra holiday pounds, particularly if your insurance company yanks discounts for meeting fitness goals. Gadgets around us will keep getting smarter, like it or not 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Ms. Bland slacks off a bit on housework when he’s away, and “bedtime is so much faster,” she says. A Calmer Division of Labor at Home 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Free advice to Singaporean authorities: why not couple RoboCoach 2.0 with a fancy wristband like Pavlok, sending an electric shock every time its users slack off and deviate from established objectives? Why growing old the Silicon Valley way is a prescription for loneliness 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z United Shore colleagues police one another, speaking up if they spot someone slacking off or overdoing it. Radical Idea at the Office: a 40-Hour Workweek 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z His suggestions included not stressing too much about getting in to one particular college and not slacking off on grades in senior year. President Obama Has College Advice For Malia, But He Isn't Sure She'll Take It 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z SHANGHAI—China’s foreign-car factories, once among the world’s busiest, are starting to slack off. Foreign Car Factories Curb Output in China 2015-08-23T04:00:00Z Fuente, who got a contract extension last December, is trying to guard against the Tigers slacking off the work it took to build the foundation he’s put into place. Memphis Tigers try to follow up 10-win season with Lynch 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z The mayor has imposed longer hours, fewer breaks and soon the introduction of surveillance cameras to ensure that they don't slack off. Surveillance and hard labor: Hungarian Gypsies struggle under tough tactics of far-right mayor 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z Leggins says he asked to be transferred to a store with lower volume but instead supervisors ordered him to clean stock rooms - causing more injuries - and accused him of slacking off. Rite Aid manager awarded $3.7M in robbery injury suit 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z Sales had been slacking off, as Wrigley focused its energy on newer, trendier products. Rob Nelson invented Big League Chew, and his bubble has yet to burst 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z But there’s no credible evidence that Lanier and her officers are slacking off on their investigations. Getting away with murder in the District 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Students shouldn’t think that just because they’ve mounted the admissions hurdle, they can slack off in class. Do Employers Care About College Grades? 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z The Rapelje storm slacked off as it headed east, avoiding Billings but hitting surrounding areas. Farmers grapple with crop damage in hailstorm’s wake 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z More than half of workers surveyed say their cell phones or texting are a shortcut to slacking off. These Are America's Biggest Productivity Killers 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z Parents need not worry about their kids slacking off and using the device to play games either: The Kindle e-reader, unlike a Kindle tablet, supports only books—not apps. This Kindle Deal Is Perfect For Keeping Your Kids Reading This Summer 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z She uses it as a food diary, helping her stay more accountable, and she notices that when she slacks off on using this particular app, her food choices tend to suffer. Dietitians Dish on Their Favorite Apps 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z If employees do good work, try hard, and still fail that’s not the same thing as slacking off, and failing. Five Ways To Make Failure Your Best Competitive Advantage 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z “We don’t slack off at workouts; we push each other,” Lexi Weeks said. Lexi and Tori Weeks Chase High School Girls’ Pole-Vault Records 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z New No. 1 Lydia Ko really slacked off and only finished seventh. The Grind: Tiger limps off, the Shark turns 60, golfers invade the modeling world, and 'Woz' wows : The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z As IT’s role in business continues to shift and transform, IT pros certainly aren’t putting their feet up and slacking off. CenturyLinkVoice: 9 Things IT Pros Are Doing Instead Of Managing Infrastructure 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z With performance evaluations right around the corner, this is not the time to slack off. 8 Tips To Survive The Holidays At Work 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z But before you start getting all guilt-trippy, know this: Procrastination isn’t about slacking off or lacking the intention to work; it’s not a time-management problem, either. 5 Tricks to Stop Procrastinating for Good 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z As the days start to get shorter and the temperatures drop, you may be tempted to slack off on your workout routine. 5 Ways to Make Yourself Work Out When You Really Don’t Want To 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z And when he tried to slack off, he was called out. Health Spas Aimed at Teaching Stressed Executives to Unwind 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z That’s why his clients typically follow a carefully scripted diet and train 12 months a year rather than slack off in the offseason. Redskins aim to recuperate quickly for Thursday’s game against the Giants That’s not to suggest Griffin slacks off in the film room. Robert Griffin III needs to refine his skills off the field as much as on it So in recent weeks, I’ve slacked off in my efforts to keep track of anonymous quotation and sourcing in The Times. The Times Used 25 Unnamed Sources in 7 Days, a Reuters Critic Says 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z There were times when Southampton slacked off and let leads slip, or when they struggled to break opponents down at home. Premier League 2014-15 preview No18: Tottenham Hotspur 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z Instead, he’s trying to promote a different message: Republicans are doing the legislating while everyone else is slacking off. Boehner has a new pitch to defend congressional ineptitude 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z I knew that I had to keep doing my job, stay consistent, working hard and never slack off. Bullfighter always working to improve 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Scotchman thought she knew why: She said one of her night managers was slacking off. Burger King Is Run by Children 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z And Cohen grilled him when he slacked off in ecology class. Operation Graduation helps struggling T.C. Williams students get diplomas In an intensely competitive marketplace, however, they might be tempted to slack off on vetting and re-certifying suppliers on a regular basis, Rozembajgier said. This Year's Recall 'Pileup' Is a Supply-Chain Nightmare for Automakers 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z People tend to slack off in the summer. Five Summer Must-Haves for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z One of my early mistakes was slacking off on my pushups after the obstacle course during the first day of the third phase of training. 11 Surefire Ways to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z The combination of the 24/7 business demands along with the available technology and the fact that they are left to their own devices, employees have the tendency to overwork, not slack off. What Will It Take To Succeed In The Future World Of Work? 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z And where women become more active pinners over time, men, on average, peak in year two and then slack off. Dudes On Pinterest Are Even Rarer Than You Think 2014-05-07T22:08:00Z In her final months of high school, no one would fault Emily Cox if she decided to slack off a bit as second-semester seniors sometimes tend to do. Boston Marathon 2014: Emily Cox, race’s youngest female, runs for ‘something bigger’ 2014-04-18T18:27:39Z Those times when I’m moving back and forth — for instance, to slack off on Twitter between spurts of writing — are when it all clicks. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Revisited 2014-04-14T13:05:53Z That doesn’t mean slacking off on security, of course — ultimately, security is the responsibility of the end-user company. Cloud Security Fears Diminish With Experience, Survey Shows 2014-04-03T16:33:00Z It is also easy to slack off on the elliptical. 7 Workout Habits to Drop Now 2014-02-24T07:05:23Z A peripatetic line manager could easily peep over the top of the cubicle to make sure the knowledge worker was not slacking off. The difficult art of a good brainstorm 2014-02-04T23:54:26Z The inspection teams would focus on senior officers' "work style" - the party's euphemism for not slacking off and not being corrupt or extravagant - and making sure they are both clean and diligent. China's top court urges judicial independence, end to interference 2013-10-29T10:59:23Z Saints Row remains one of my favorite series, but it seems to be slacking off a bit as of late compared to what else is out there for the same price. 'Saints Row IV' DLC Review: Enter the Dominatrix 2013-10-23T13:45:00Z We’re a lean startup, so the entire team works remotely from home, where it can be really easy to slack off and either eat something terrible for you or skip lunch altogether. Four Great Recipes for Eating a Healthy Lunch at Work 2013-09-19T22:32:31Z After we did all that, and with a little luck, things in Iraq improved—or at least the killing slacked off. A Veteran’s Case Against Attacking 2013-09-09T08:45:00Z But the Lockheed case raises the opposite concern, in which the plaintiffs essentially charge the fund was slacking off. Plaintiffs win round versus Lockheed in stable value fund case 2013-08-12T12:14:49Z “I’m not going to let up or slow down or slack off.” With Clint Dempsey, Sounders get their “dream big” signing 2013-08-06T03:56:40Z Not bad for a guy who took a long break after the London Olympics and slacked off on his training while filming a reality television show, "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" Lochte Claims 2 Golds in Barcelona 2013-08-02T20:40:36Z While social networks’ growth is slacking off in the West, populous countries such as Brazil, India and Russia offer plenty of growth room. In India's Polarizing Election Of 2014, Twitter and Facebook Already Winners 2013-07-25T07:33:00Z You may be tempted to think that it is finally time to slack off a bit. The Choice Blog: 7 Reasons to Avoid Senioritis 2013-05-10T09:49:34Z Deep down, though, there was bound to be a slight slacking off from a gang of players who have steamrollered so impressively through opponents virtually every week. Chelsea close in on Champions League spot but must do better next season 2013-05-05T18:22:27Z This is no time to skimp on market research or slack off on your due diligence. Go Global and Grow 2013-05-03T15:01:46Z I think we're proud of the players coming out of that and there won't be any slacking off by the players. Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson targets Chelsea's points record 2013-04-21T21:30:05Z Several unnamed ex-employees told the website Business Insider that Yahoo's large remote workforce led to "people slacking off like crazy, not being available, and spending a lot of time on non-Yahoo projects." Yahoo memo sparks debate on pros and cons of working at home 2013-02-26T18:31:11Z There is a catch, though, slacking off won’t be as effective in the U.S. as elsewhere. Want to Save the Planet? Just Slack Off at Work, Study Says 2013-02-12T17:54:25Z “They’re a team that can light you up for eight or 10 goals if you slack off,” Capitals veteran forward Jason Chimera said. Capitals-Penguins preview: After slow start, Washington not lacking for motivation in rivalry matchup 2013-02-03T00:09:36Z We just can't start off halves really well and then slack off near the end. Georgetown beats No. 24 Notre Dame 63-47 2013-01-22T04:17:08Z The Panthers didn't slack off in the second half, pushing the lead higher and higher and having fun with alley-oop passes in transition even as the frustration continued to mount for the Hoyas. Pittsburgh rolls past No. 19 Georgetown 73-45 2013-01-09T06:31:05Z Pitt didn't slack off in the second half, pushing the lead higher and higher and having fun with alley-oop passes in transition even as the frustration continued to mount for the Hoyas. No. 19 Georgetown routed by Pittsburgh 73-45 2013-01-09T05:55:12Z You cannot slack off for a single session. SPOTY: Why Sir Chris Hoy should win 2012-12-11T07:02:03Z If you want to be sure you won't slack off on your fitness routine, lead a community garden team that requires regular action, like the compost team or the grounds committee. Healthy Multitasking: Get Your Exercise While Gardening 2012-11-26T17:18:00Z Yes, I am seriously slacking off at work today. Maine Dem attacked for “World of Warcraft” persona 2012-10-07T20:30:00Z Although demand for HDDs was strong in the first part of the second quarter it began to slack off by the end of that quarter. Have Hard Disk Drives Peaked? 2012-10-03T09:18:26Z A lot of credit goes to Dave because he pushes me in training and doesn't let me slack off. Celebrating more than just a goal 2012-09-24T20:24:26Z Thanks to the handbook, he said, employees knew exactly what would happen if they slacked off. Small-Business Guide: Running a Business With Employees Around the World 2012-09-05T17:56:20Z Ensconced in the delusion that college is merely an extension of high school, freshmen frequently slack off for the first weeks of the semester with near-fatal results. Look East, Young Man 2012-08-29T12:45:04.543Z Tomic admitted he had "slacked off" afterwards and Hewitt, with whom he has not seen eye to eye in the past, was sympathetic. Wimbledon 2012: Lleyton Hewitt chases but only in a lost cause 2012-06-26T19:12:01Z Less remarked is what's happened to the art of slacking off. This column will change your life: cut us some slack 2012-06-22T21:59:48Z We felt there was a bit of slacking off in training. France slacked off after Ukraine win, says Blanc 2012-06-20T17:49:01Z "Stand by, lads, to 'bout ship!" shouted the master, slacking off the tiller lines. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z Unfortunately, they decide to slack off for the rest of the season, and running back Matt Forte is crushed into powder. The Fifth Down: Casting Begins for Tebow, the Sequel 2012-03-21T00:21:09Z To what degree do workers slack off to keep up with the action on the court? The Economics of March Madness: The Money and Numbers of the NCAA 2012-03-15T22:36:26Z But Knight believes they've been slacking off since then, and is upset in the way they've lost their last two games. Lamar coach Knight echoes dad in rant about team 2012-02-24T22:43:19Z We started slacking off in the 1980s and 1990s, when Saudi Arabia flooded the world with oil and prices collapsed. America?s getting more oil-efficient ? but not quickly enough 2012-02-24T15:13:00Z For one thing U.S. retail sales were lower than expected, as auto sales finally slacked off from their explosive growth last year. Business Owners Hopeful But Not Crazy 2012-02-17T09:42:00Z On the following day, November 15, things looked better; the wind veered to the eastward, so that the yacht could lay her course with her sheets slacked off a bit. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z These remote employees may not be as available as someone in the office, may appear to be slacking off, and may reduce their opportunities for promotion. Women Finding Balance in Remote Work Arrangements 2012-01-17T15:37:03Z If he slacks off even a little, which is seldom the case, it resonates through the team. OSU's Sullinger has hard time handling losses 2012-01-14T18:37:39Z Tanner also stresses not to slack off on exercise during the holidays. How health, nutrition pros confront holiday temptations 2011-12-12T21:02:04Z This is the time of year many athletes slack off. Minimal workout required 2011-11-14T14:20:05Z That means training — much of it done over the winter, which is when older adults tend to slack off. Well Blog: Lifeguards Going Gray, but Still Going 2011-09-16T15:24:26Z He's not a loafer and I don't expect he would slack off if he got the big multiyear contract that he's earned. Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag 2011-08-31T23:27:00Z I vote we don't slack off, but keep up this patrol business. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z At this, the new financial manager slacked off on the hawser of secrecy a little—just a little. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z But finally, that pressure is beginning to slack off. Where have all the illegal immigrants gone? 2011-07-06T18:29:00Z They say they are worried the policy is essentially a reward for those students who are already disregarding their homework assignments and will encourage them to slack off further. Los Angeles Gives Students a Break on Homework 2011-06-28T18:20:00Z They were all worn out and depressed; and neither of Moran’s comrades protested when he got up abruptly and slacked off the mainsheet. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Currently worth $1.2 billion, the feisty Floridian says you don’t get to be a billionaire by slacking off: “You get there by working hard or marrying rich, and I did both.” The Forbes Fictional 15 2011-04-06T20:02:44Z I forget what he said, but it was to slack off something, and run down for them. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z It was nearly eight and work was slacking off when I started to go home. The Girl at Central 2011-03-08T03:00:37.413Z I admit I slack off a little now, but at one time I dare not. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z “The client and boss both get steamed when they see an employee who looks like they are slacking off.” Itineraries: Travel with the Boss: The Pluses and the Chasms 2011-02-21T19:45:09Z In a competitive industry whose players are constantly adding new features to their websites, "they've never slacked off** on it," Ullrich says. ETrade Looks to Outgrow That Talking Baby 2011-02-17T03:01:00Z The Huskies slacked off* in the second half, especially on defense. 10-Pac: Reviewing the Huskies' 87-76 victory over Stanford 2011-02-13T22:37:05Z "Stand by, ready to slack off, if I give the word." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Now, don't slack off, but keep her going. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z “Having them will make it pretty hard to slack off and help me keep at it during these cold and dark winter months.” Urban Athlete: Colleagues More Than Happy to Go Running After the Boss 2010-12-23T21:47:13Z During the winter months I end up slacking off due to my dislike for the gym, and it getting darker early. Healthy habits for the holidays 2009-11-23T17:00:00Z In other cases, it takes time for a platform to crumble - usually, after years of success tempt companies to slack off. Windows Phone 7 presents a big gamble, for Microsoft and consumers 2010-10-15T15:33:00Z He still keeps an eye on Marcus, making sure his son doesn't slack off. The Boss Shouldn't Have Promoted His Sons 2010-07-27T16:16:00Z It's easy to see when people are working and when they are slacking off. In Defense Of Games At Work 2010-07-22T19:00:00Z Over e-mail, meanwhile, confirmation of hard work gets lost, which tends to encourage mutual slacking off. Why E-Mail May Be Hurting Offline Relationships 2010-06-22T20:55:00Z Mexico and Germany will be worst hit, forfeiting a potential $1.7 billion each in employee downtime if half the workforce slacks off to root for their teams. Soccer?s Bad Influence on Brazil 2010-06-14T23:24:00Z The prospect of the World Cup stopped anyone from slacking off. England 3-1 Mexico 2010-05-24T21:04:00Z You give someone a really good contract deal, everyone is telling you you're the best and it's easy to slack off. Australia's Day wins Byron Nelson by two shots 2010-05-24T00:47:00Z Once they made a run, our effort kind of slacked off,” Billups said. Nuggets looking for fix ? quick ? vs. Jazz 2010-04-25T00:28:00Z I think others are just smart, driven people generally, and slacking off is not in their nature. Sunny Daze 2010-04-08T15:31:00Z "The key is making sure that it's not expected of them, because if there's any ambiguity there, then people are going to work because they don't want to feel like they're slacking off," Fried says. How to Implement a Four-Day Workweek 2010-04-07T08:20:00Z When I start slacking off, I get lazy. Keiren Fallon looking for a good fight with Johnny Murtagh - in and out of the ring 2010-04-02T23:11:00Z Tuesday.—Had to dig young Brown out of his tent about 2 A.M.; his man hadn't slacked off the tent ropes, and as there was rather a heavy dew, the whole show collapsed. Our Battalion Being Some Slight Impressions of His Majesty's Auxiliary Forces, in Camp and Elsewhere Best slack off a little, and seem as if we're taking no notice of her. The School by the Sea Our new officer evidently does not propose to have the work slack off during his management of the shop. Within Prison Walls being a narrative during a week of voluntary confinement in the state prison at Auburn, New York When the mast is lowered for going into action, or when going against a head-wind, the slab is removed, and the fore-stay slacked off, thus permitting the mast to fall aft. Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships They did not tell Claudia its full contents for fear she might slack off work, but they could not help throwing out hints. The Head Girl at the Gables "No one must slack off, or lag behind." A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story "It was just jolly well grind, grind from breakfast till bedtime," she admitted, "I think they're slacking off at Kingfield High nowadays." Loyal to the School When ready to start, the bow-line was hauled taut, the stern line slacked off to the proper angle, when, the current passing against the side of the boat, it was propelled across very rapidly. In the Early Days along the Overland Trail in Nebraska Territory, in 1852 Apparently the jibstays also could be slacked off so that the lateen yards would not have to be dipped under them. Fulton's "Steam Battery": Blockship and Catamaran He touched another, and they slacked off dizzyingly. Astounding Stories, July, 1931 The fellow flung out his white hands, making a little dive forward with each word; then he saw my face, which must have spoken volumes, and slacked off his antics. Phemie Frost's Experiences Dr. Grosnoff effected an examination by slacking off the ropes until Tristan lay a couple of feet clear of the bed, then himself lay on the mattress face up, prodding the patient over. Disowned Her cordage would have slacked off more and she wouldn't look so trim. The Black Buccaneer The Invincible's speed was slacking off, slower and slower, until it barely crawled in comparison to its former speed. Empire The frame is then tilted until the butts rest on the footing, by slacking off the foot ropes and hauling on the fore guys, Fig. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition To slack off a little upon it, and belay it again. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Then he shook out the reefs in the mainsail, hoisted it, got up the foresail, slacked off the weather sheet of the jib, and again headed east. With Cochrane the Dauntless He shouted to her to slack off the line, but of course the roar of the water drowned his puny voice. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] Everyone is expected in a boat race, and in a University race as much as anywhere, to row his best and hardest every stroke he takes, and never to slack off at all. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly After the head of the frame has been hauled over beyond the perpendicular, it is lowered nearly into its final position by slacking off the back guys. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition The shelling had slacked off a bit, though the trenches was still slingin' lead hard as ever. Between the Lines Some one slacks off the lee braces and sings out 'Haul away!' All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways Stand by to slack off and haul in! "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea Many slacked off entirely, but Gwen could not, dared not slack. The Youngest Girl in the Fifth A School Story A man is told off to each foot rope and one to each back guy to slack off as required, two turns being taken with each of these ropes around their respective pickets. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition "Enough to give you the pip; you ought to slack off a little," I said, extending him the courtesy of his own vernacular. Some Everyday Folk and Dawn You must slack off the jib sheet and haul down the other. Priscilla's Spies “Let go!” next cried the captain; adding a moment later, “Bosun, go forward and slack off the head sheets!” Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea Some of our ships hung close on their heels, like dogs at a flying ox; but scarce a shot boomed, and never a tack did the Dons slack off their northward course. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess Presently, however, when we were clear of Low Heath he slacked off and began to talk. Tom, Dick and Harry "There are things I must tell you before I slack off." Ambrotox and Limping Dick The firing slacked off as the word was passed around the perimeter, and finally it stopped entirely. Four-Day Planet He slacked off the tackle falls of the davits under which the boat had brought up, dropped down the ladder and hooked them on. The Mummy and Miss Nitocris A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension Everything was landed from the vessel in the expectation that when the ice slacked off and she settled into the water, she would be leaking so badly it would be impossible to keep her afloat. The North Pole Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club Tobacco like alcohol gives a temporary stimulus, and to slack off the use of it, it will produce similar effects. Vanity, All Is Vanity A Lecture on Tobacco and its effects If Miss Godwin, the drawing-mistress, noticed a slacking off in accuracy on the part of four of her pupils, that afternoon, she perhaps set it down to want of artistic feeling. A Popular Schoolgirl "I don't reckon to slack off and take in my lines myself," went on the Captain. The Second Class Passenger Fifteen Stories If not possible to do this, slack off the bolts on the front cylinder head, wedge the head open so oil can be introduced. The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads In March of 1952 the reports slacked off a little, but April was a big month. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects Even when the summit was achieved, the broncho slacked off nothing of his pace. The Furnace of Gold Then he paid off to the wind, and we slacked off the sheet with the help of a turn of its fall round the great cleat of the backstay. A Sea Queen's Sailing He slacked off when the bell went half an hour before lights out, and spent the time left him in boring a hole in his solitary shilling. Acton's Feud A Public School Story She smiled and shook her head, at the same time slacking off the course. A Daughter of the Snows My dear, it's nothing—just an excuse for slacking off now and then. The Devil's Garden The wedges round the mainmast were knocked out, the topmast lowered to the deck, the shrouds and stays slacked off, and then the mast was lifted and carried on board the brig. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo When we have been engaged in the preliminaries to living for about fifty-five years, we begin to think about slacking off. The Human Machine Little by little, however, his zest slacked off. The Soul of a Child It was about seven o'clock, I think, when the flanking fire slacked off, but it was not because of our divisional guns. Mr. Standfast "Your whiskers threw me for a second or two, but I used to slack off now and then on the shave - though not because I was masquerading." Undo, a Novel By Joe Hutsko Some of my friends advised me to "slack off," and not to retire entirely from Bridgewater Foundry. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography At first I inclined to slack off sail and beat about till the fog was lifted. Dracula The bidding commenced, at first very spirited, and then gradually slacking off, as the price mounted above the means of the neighboring farmers. Beauty and the Beast, and Tales of Home This could be slacked off at need to accommodate as high as a hundred men or as few as would suffice to move her. The Gray Dawn Hence, as the Irrawaddy's shrouds were all of this substance, the Lascar told me, they were continually setting up or slacking off her standing-rigging, according as the weather was cold or warm. Redburn. His First Voyage Some slacking off might have been expected and excused; but at the end, as at the beginning, she looks after her household and is herself diligent. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes Moreover, it was often a very good excuse for slacking off in her preparation or her practising. Monitress Merle Johnny quietly slacked off steam, but he kept up a good swinging gait, not caring to renew his close acquaintance with his wounded enemy. The Huge Hunter Or, the Steam Man of the Prairies In my time we made very little of that; and the breed may be slacked off a little, but not quite so bad as that would be. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War In an instant she leaned over, and as the water rippled from her bows and the boom was slacked off she started like a wild duck frightened from its nest. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 Another Man to the Wheel The conversation had slacked off. The Ghost Pirates Most of the other members of the Fifth form showed a marked slacking off in their homework, particularly the day-girls, whose preparation was not regulated. Monitress Merle Play hard the whole time; never for one moment slack off. Lawn Tennis for Ladies I spent most of the first day, as I have hinted, in getting hold of details; but after dinner I slacked off and played billiards all the evening with Beaumont and Miss Hisgins. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder "I'll not ask men to go where I dare not go myself," he said; "slack off!" Burnham Breaker Quick as thought the lee braces are slacked off, and those on the weather side made taut. Stories by English Authors: the Sea "You've been lying low for a long time, and it's not like you to slack off except when there's something big in sight." Tales of Chinatown He says he's going to paint the house after the summer work slacks off. Without a Home He could have slacked off his mainsail and headed dead for the buoy, but no, he jiggled around like an old woman crossing the road ahead of a funeral. Cape Cod Stories Were we to grow discouraged now, were we to weaken and slack off, the whole structure we have built, these past eight years, would come apart and fall away. State of the Union Address When it slacked off and we settled down again we was leakin' like a sieve; you see, while we was up there that no'thwester had blowed 'most all the copper off the vessel's bottom. Galusha the Magnificent But this afternoon—perhaps on account of music—he perceived that one must slack off occasionally or what is the good of being alive? Howards End But this afternoon--perhaps on account of music--he perceived that one must slack off occasionally, or what is the good of being alive?� Howards End Well, well, my dear comrade and twin-brother, thought I, as I drew in and then slacked off the rope to every swell of the sea—what matters it, after all? Moby Dick, or, the whale There were no more squalls, naught but fine weather, a fair wind, and a whirling log, with sheets slacked off and with spinnaker and mainsail swaying and bellying on either side. The Cruise of the Snark Well, well, my dear comrade and twin-brother, thought I, as I drew in and then slacked off the rope to every swell of the sea— what matters it, after all? Moby Dick: or, the White Whale The current was slacking off, it was almost full tide. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Taher Noor held on to the rope, while I slacked off the line from the tree, and lowered both man and beast safely to the shelf, about seventy feet below. The Nile tributaries of Abyssinia, and the sword hunters of the Hamran arabs At last, hoisting the reefed mainsail and slacking off a few of the hard-won feet of the chain, we sailed the anchor out. A Collection of Stories Tell him to slack off the mainsheet, and before you know it, he'd drop the peak. South Sea Tales If we stayed in the Hollow for a month the police might think we'd gone straight out of the country and slack off a bit. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields “And it’s slack off the sheets for Japan!” The Sea Wolf At last we began to see that the return fire was slacking off, while ours was as brisk as ever. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields We were already under way, all sails set and drawing, and the sheets being slacked off for a wind abeam, as the last boat lifted clear of the water and swung in the tackles. The Sea Wolf I smiled in superior fashion, and, slacking off on one of the boom-guys and taking in on the other, swung the mast perfectly in the centre of the deck. The Sea Wolf
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