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.