slow-moving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slow-moving
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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Tesla’s robotaxi efforts are slow-moving, although Musk now expects “material” revenue next year, while the Optimus robots won’t enter limited production for at least another quarter.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
This indicator has long been critiqued for being too slow-moving and inaccurate.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
Far beneath Earth's surface, slow-moving convection currents churn within the mantle.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
“The past 24 hours have been a reminder that crude is currently trading the headline probability tree more than the slow-moving balance,” Gelber & Associates says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
No one passed the slow-moving pickup, and a long line of cars formed behind the battered truck.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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