slow-moving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slow-moving
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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The event also likely added to frustration about the slow-moving progress Tesla has had with robotaxis.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
We chose Shikoku because it is one of the world’s bike-touring gems, perfect for us slow-moving retirees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
As these slow-moving waves passed beneath East Antarctica, they helped raise a vast plateau topped by the Gamburtsev Mountains.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
It warns of heavy, slow-moving showers and some thunderstorms breaking out from late morning.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The humorless TSA guy lets them get into the slow-moving crawl to the metal detector, which has issues with his facial rings.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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