slow-moving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slow-moving
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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Results from California’s massive and slow-moving election process were not immediately clear late Tuesday, as polls closed and mail ballots continued to be processed and counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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
Once, from a seat on a slow-moving train, Clayton had seen subway workers standing on the walkway carrying lanterns while repairing the tracks.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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