approach slowly
Frequency: 7.011.0 per million words
To come nearer at a low speed.
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Examples (10)
- The cautious deer approached slowly, testing the air for danger.
- Approach slowly and keep your hands visible when nearing a police checkpoint.
- We approached the abandoned castle slowly, unsure of what we would find inside.
- The photographer was advised to approach the nesting birds slowly.
- The train will approach the platform slowly for safety reasons.
- The rescue boat approached the stranded survivors slowly and carefully.
- He watched as the unfamiliar car approached his house slowly.
- As the storm clouds gathered, the ship approached the port slowly.
- The child approached the friendly dog slowly, extending a hand for it to sniff.
- Seeing the fragile artifact, the archaeologist approached it slowly.