slowly
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The stock market has been slowly regrouping after a rout in July, an effort that hasn’t been completely smooth, as it’s been a slightly bumpy August.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Watch how neon signs that once lighted up cities are slowly going away as remaining artisans fight to keep the tradition alive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Inside, tuna and onion cooked slowly until savory hits sweet, almost caramelized.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
"It is a two-hour extravaganza as the Moon slowly covers the Sun and then moves away again so it is not just one glimpse, and it is really dangerous to keep looking."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
She’s talking much more slowly than usual, but it still takes me a minute to understand.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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