slacken pace
Example Sentences
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Presently he came to the foot of the Berea Hill, which is long and sloping, causing him to slacken pace and draw deep breaths.
From Poppy The Story of a South African Girl by Stockley, Cynthia
How Alfred maintained his hold he never knew nor did the mare slacken pace greatly until home was reached.
From Watch Yourself Go By by Warden, Ben W.
But he did not guess, and she did not turn her head nor slacken pace.
From Sunlight Patch by Harris, Credo Fitch
At this moment the train began to slacken pace, and the steam was let off with a demoniac shriek.
From In the Days of My Youth by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford
Do what we would there was no persuading our driver to slacken pace enough so as to admit of a full enjoyment of the prospect that unfolded before us.
From In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" by Betham-Edwards, Matilda
