as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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The result, investigators say, is a multi-jurisdictional maze—one that complicates oversight and slows accountability.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The trip feels oddly smooth, as the robotaxi cleanly shifts lanes and slows down to avoid hitting other vehicles and bicycles on the road.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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