reduce speed
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It also said no early action was taken to reduce speed and avoid a collision, such as stopping the engine or putting the ship into reverse.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
It also offers Secure Core routing for added privacy, though this can reduce speed depending on the server path.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
In February of last year, the Los Angeles City Council approved a plan to reduce speed limits on 177 miles of road by 5 mph.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
Wales has become the first country in the UK to reduce speed limits in built-up areas from 30mph to 20mph.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2023
The cause was a series of hog-wallows masked with mud, which nearly tore the steering wheel from Drexel's hands before he could reduce speed.
From Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
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