slow-moving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slow-moving
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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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
For one, companies need to first have all their workflows digitized—no easy ask for large, slow-moving legacy organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
On Thursday, the focus of heavy, slow-moving and potentially thundery downpours will shift south, with the greatest chance of significant rainfall across parts of northern England, the Midlands, Lincolnshire, East Anglia and perhaps south-east England.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Whether the slow-moving trainwreck can get back on track.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Ma Charles leaped out of her chair—and she was generally slow-moving.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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