as in slowing
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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Anthropic, whose policies bar it from enabling fully autonomous weapons or domestic mass surveillance, resisted on these points, slowing negotiations for an overhauled deal.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The Topbag duffel slides right over your suitcase handle thanks to the trolley sleeve, instantly extending your packing space without slowing you down.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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And drivers should avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible, and skip premium gas if their cars allow it, the magazine said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The rear light flares bright when braking to add visibility for trailing riders and drivers.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Retarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retarding. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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