slow motion

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With piles of snow at every intersection and pedestrians moving in slow motion, I regularly bolted ahead and mounted obstacles like a fullback rushing for glory, leaving Sarah somewhere behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

This features a life-sized giraffe and a replica of an equestrian statue of Otto von Bismarck, the first chancellor of the German Empire, both constantly change shape in slow motion.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

The three-run push by the Phillies felt as if it unfolded in slow motion, Ohtani losing control of his fastball and the Dodgers losing control of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025

Nuno Espirito Santo's reign at Nottingham Forest ended in slow motion.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

And then it’s like I’m watching in slow motion as his bike heads toward me.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan