slow-moving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slow-moving
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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High pressure will be slow-moving in the Atlantic to the west of us over the coming days.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The study reaffirms fears that many wolves are becoming dependent on cattle as a primary food source as it is easier to feed on slow-moving, fatty cows than stalk the state’s dwindling deer population.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 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
Boarding slow-moving tankers is relatively straightforward, and can be done from a fast boat or helicopter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 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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