slow down
- bog down v.
- brake v.
- catch one's breath v.
- check v.
- cumber v.
- decrease v.
- detain v.
- drag v.
- encumber v.
- hamper v.
- hold up v.
- impede v.
- laze v.
- lessen v.
- let up v.
- loaf v.
- mire v.
- obstruct v.
- peter out v.
- reduce v.
- rein v.
- relax v.
- retard v.
- set back v.
- slack/slacken v.
- stall v.
- strike v.
- unwind v.
- weaken v.
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By studying this extended transformation, researchers can investigate which molecular pathways are involved and test whether particular substances can speed up or slow down the rejuvenation process.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
The boilerplate praise chug of the song has one upside: It forces the “Rap God” to slow down.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
However, strategists from 22V Research said that even if Abbott wins, regulatory review and air-permitting delays could slow down new project approvals in the years ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Students are also instructed to slow down when driving near donkeys as collisions can cause injury or even death to humans and animals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Doha began to slow down, but Gunwoo raced ahead.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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