slow
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Since then, Miller, Fenley and others have led the charge to slow the project, holding protests and meetings with hundreds of concerned residents.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The effort involved C-130 refueling and cargo planes and H-60 helicopters that took off and began flying low and slow over the brush-covered hills of Iran, according to videos verified by The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
At the rate things are heating up on Earth, threatening to fry us alive sooner than later, this scheme could supposedly reverse or slow the damage we’ve done.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Looking at factors outside of the jobs report, it’s apparent that things will be sluggish, and are likely to slow even further.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 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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