malingered

E. B. DuBois, who explained it as the inevitable consequence of forced labor: All observers spoke of the fact that the slaves were slow and churlish; that they wasted material and malingered at their work.

A Renegade History of the United States Thaddeus Russell 2010

I never malingered when pulling on a rope, for I knew the eagle eyes of my forecastle mates were squinting for just such evidences of my inferiority.

THAT DEAD MEN RISE UP NEVER 2010

They malingered, got in the way, delayed, and doubted the work of Kit and Shorty.

THE MEAT 2010

I never malingered when pulling on a rope, for I knew the eagle eyes of my forecastle mates were squinting for just such evidences of my inferiority.

That Dead Men Rise Up Never 2010

Although no injuries have been reported yet, it is unclear how many real or malingered ones may occur as a result of the recall.

Tuesday Breakfast Bender Emil Steiner 2008

The last few hundred bats always malingered in the nesting coves, and tonight the Leviathan needed all of her beasties in the air.

LEVIATHAN MR. SCOTT WESTERFELD 2009

The last few hundred bats always malingered in the nesting coves, and tonight the Leviathan needed all of her beasties in the air.

LEVIATHAN MR. SCOTT WESTERFELD 2009

As his Congressional colleagues worked tirelessly in Washington, he malingered in New York.

Deanie Mills: The Difference Between A Functional Leader And A Fictional One 2008

We malingered in Iraq until sectarian violence was out of control, then we implemented a bailout plan, called the surge.

U.A.W. Ads Take on McCain in Midwest - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

We malingered in Iraq until sectarian violence was out of control, then we implemented a bailout plan, called the surge.

What to Watch for During the Final Debate - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008