slow
adjective
moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity.
is slowing
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present progressiveof slow (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Moscow has also benefited from a recent rise in oil prices following the Iran war, however the broader economy is slowing.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
They believe that NAB’s revenue growth is slowing and that it has limited flexibility on costs or capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The pace of second-quarter earnings releases is slowing dramatically, but there are still some good opportunities for investors to profit from certain option strategies.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Chris Zaccarelli of Northlight Asset Management said the lower inflation figure may give the Fed room to continue holding rates, but the GDP figures could be a warning that the economy "is slowing too quickly."
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Cuz the water from the river is slowing and if you can keep yer own Noise quiet enough you can start to hear them out there.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
