as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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Life slows down here in the most magical of ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026 -
The combination of protein and fat in eggs also triggers cholecystokinin (a hormone that promotes satiety) release from the small intestine, slows gastric emptying, and keeps you fuller for longer.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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