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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Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026 -
For an army dependent on long and vulnerable supply lines, slowing movement can be as valuable as destroying vehicles.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The front half of the lap has braking zones.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The information revealed that the accelerator was pressed to the floor with no signs of braking in the five seconds before the crash.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Retarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retarding. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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