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verb

To reduce speed, pace, or the rate of activity; to become less active or energetic, often due to fatigue or age.

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His mother, Jill Tracy, worked in theater before slowing down to care for Todd and his three siblings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Some commercial truck drivers are slowing down to cut costs at the pump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026