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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They are prescribed to help manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and to induce weight-loss by slowing stomach emptying, reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026 -
Jared Koeck, associate director of market analysis at CoStar, said slowing rent growth might be a concern, but occupancy remains solid even amid new construction.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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View gallery - 4 images Brembo's braking equipment has graced many a champion-winning F1 racecar and MotoGP superbike over the last several decades.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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Imagining an eternity of this, Creasy disables his car’s braking system and drives into a concrete pylon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Retarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retarding. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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