slow down
Example Sentences
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Around December 2022, the Rabo manager who had supported all the lending told McClain to slow down growth and hire a chief financial officer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
She knows life will never be the same as it was before May 2, but she’d like to slow down a bit, in part, so she can enjoy the feeling of winning the Derby.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Still, Daco doesn’t expect inflation to slow down quickly even if the Iran conflict ends soon.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
And thus, to slow down development and adoption “does not mean opposing progress,” but ensuring such progress can be realized as beneficial for all.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Celia stops her watch and slows to a walk, so I slow down, too.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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