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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Contractors claim that compliance with these laws and regulations slows down weapons delivery to the military but provide little to no evidence to support that claim.
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Studies have found that bacteria growth on red meat in particular only slows—but doesn’t stop—with proper packaging and storage.
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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