slow
adjective
moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity.
slowing
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present participleof slow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Yet some are questioning the motives of these AI leaders, while also arguing that by slowing down AI development, U.S. companies would only be letting international rivals get ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
But Anthropic has raised the idea of slowing development before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
And as more laws are put on the books -- and an ever-expanding number of sectors seek advocates to make their case in Brussels -- the industry shows no sign of slowing down.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
“We’re not slowing down at all,” Howe said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“You must clear the square,” Officer Swolt said, slowing his steed to an unsteady halt.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
