slow
adjective
moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity.
slowing
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present participleof slow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The economy, however, has shown little sign of slowing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Consumer spending rose by 0.5% last month, slowing from August’s 0.9% increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The future of the solar panel system is not the only issue slowing the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
But for now, the pace of construction across the region shows no signs of slowing.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The children giggled as the movement of the slowing train made them sway and wobble into one another, as if they stood on the deck of a storm-tossed ship.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
