slow-moving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slow-moving
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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"This exceptional heatwave has been caused by a slow-moving persistent area of high pressure, a so-called 'heat dome'", according to the BBC's lead weather presenter Ben Rich.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
CEOs and trade groups noted the fuel supply chain is a slow-moving machine and it will take time before consumers see the benefits of lower crude prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
I don’t think he took that into account, and unfortunately he ended up crashing into a meter, thereby destroying our idea for being in a slow-moving car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
As with the tickets themselves, this free water comes at a cost: infinite, slow-moving lines that only grow and never shrink.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Sweet, slow-moving Cal, with his hipster bangs and his ocean eyes.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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