slow roller
Example Sentences
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As the bank has slowly raised rates, bond yields have marched steadily higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026
Treatment starts with a low dose that's slowly raised to a maintenance level, and weight loss usually begins within weeks.
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025
When it was over, Griezmann slowly raised both arms and walked across the field to hug defender Ibrahima Konaté, who also was an immense barrier to Morocco’s persistent attacks.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2022
Patients usually start with a low dose that is slowly raised over the course of several weeks.
From Salon • Nov. 12, 2022
He slowly raised the sword above his head.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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