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Old 04-Jul-2008, 17:30
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Is it 'slow in' or 'slow at'?

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Both are used, it depends on the context.

He is slow at calculations (a subject/activity in general).
He is slow in replying my letter (a specific task).

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I agree with tedtmc.

- They were too slow in notifying the police, and the criminal got away.
- Why is that guy so slow at his job?
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