slows
- present tense form of slow (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The observations confirmed that a young star's accretion rate, or the speed at which it gathers material, naturally slows as it ages.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
This drags on the observatory and slows it down as it orbits the Earth, lowering its altitude.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
The North American trading bloc’s competitiveness could end up as collateral damage if the extended delay slows investment plans, says Grace Fan, head of global policy at TS Lombard.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Even if net expansion significantly slows from the 175 new U.S. stores the company was aiming for this year, Domino’s is still growing every year while Pizza Hut and Papa John’s are shrinking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
When he realizes I have to speed up to keep pace, he slows down.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
