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
Tarriela said the vessels had to reduce speed to prevent a collision.
From Reuters ● Jul. 5, 2023
It is quite dark when we round the outer buoy and reduce speed to drop our pilot.
From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by David W. (David William) Bone
