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slacken pace

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How Alfred maintained his hold he never knew nor did the mare slacken pace greatly until home was reached.

At this moment the train began to slacken pace, and the steam was let off with a demoniac shriek.

One after another, we may watch them climb the Evolutionary Hill, then slacken pace and struggle on spasmodically.

Presently he came to the foot of the Berea Hill, which is long and sloping, causing him to slacken pace and draw deep breaths.

Over and over again Xenophon would send an order to the front to slacken pace, when the enemy were pressing their attack severely.

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On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to slacken pace, such as: arrest, control, curb, halt, prevent, and reduce.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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