Sales were slow until 1956, when the city of Dallas bought 300 copies for their fire and ambulance services.

The village's population growth was slow until the 1970s, when it became known as a bedroom community for people working in Saskatoon.

Development of the community was slow but steady until 1886.

Its growth was slow until the end of the 19th century, when the rubber that grows in the region came into demand.

Things were slow in the luxury residential market until February.

Missionary work was slow in Australia until the 1950s when the number of people joining the church suddenly exploded.

Growth of the town was slow until 1863.

The development of the container market was slow until the late 1960s.

Growth in early years was rather slow, until 1974, when the Derg took power.

Growth was slow until the arrival of the railroad in 1894.