slowly

Example Sentences

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In August, the first vessel transited the corridor, slowly reopening the flow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“The skunk at the party—and it could happen in 2026—would be inflation slowly going up, as opposed to slowly going down,” Dimon wrote in the 49-page letter.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The humble tomato, beloved by many yet scorned by some, slowly awakens from hibernation, reminding us that warm weather, spent indulging in fresh salads and produce-filled sandwiches, is almost here.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

They left rates at 4.25% to 4.5% until September, and then cut slowly and methodically, with three quarter-point cuts in a row.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I followed her slowly and began to pull the nettles with her.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff