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
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
Some of the showers on Thursday will be very heavy and slow-moving, with the risk of hail, lightning and localised flooding.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Whether the slow-moving trainwreck can get back on track.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
The huge, slow-moving dirigibles were later replaced by more reliable long-range airplanes, such as the German Gotha bombers that carried out daylight raids on London.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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