slow down
Example Sentences
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Analogous to the U.S. situation, some leading voices in Chinese tech are telling the government that tighter measures would slow down AI development in China and ultimately impinge on its growth potential.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Seismic waves tend to slow down when they pass through rocks that are hotter, less rigid, fractured, or chemically different from typical mantle material.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
The FAA said recently it would maintain flight limits at Newark given the current staffing crunch, and officials said they would slow down traffic if needed to maintain safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Even if ultimately the Ingalls and their neighbors can only slow down the inevitable, they learn to see each other clearly and value what the many hands of many peoples can make.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
My insides go in one direction while my body careens forward, and I grasp the seat as we start to slow down.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
