as in slowing
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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In its Facebook post, the CHP urged drivers to take precautions during foggy weather by slowing down and remaining alert.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Between endless rewatches and iconic memes, the cultural obsession shows no sign of slowing down.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Modern high-speed trains use multiple braking systems.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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The advice, which calls for gently tapping on the brakes to slow down, only applies to older and certain newer vehicles not equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS).—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Retarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retarding. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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