slowing down
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verb
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“I’m more interested in implementing more processes that allow for meaningful oversight, and if that results in things slowing down, that’d be great.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
De Zerbi's sides entice opponents to apply pressure – often through slowing down play and passing the ball backwards.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
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- reducing speed
- decelerating
- easing up
- pumping the brakes
- downshifting
Possible Antonyms
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- full steam ahead
- going full throttle
- ramping up
- putting the pedal to the metal
- kicking into high gear
