deliberately slow
Frequency: 6.59.5 per million words
To slow down on purpose.
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- She very deliberately slowed her steps.
- The teacher asked the students to deliberately slow their pace during the exam.
- He deliberately slowed down his writing to make sure every word was perfect.
- To avoid being caught, the thief deliberately slowed his movements.
- The experienced driver deliberately slowed when approaching the treacherous curve.
- She deliberately slowed her speech to ensure clarity for the non-native speakers.
- He deliberately slowed his reading speed to absorb the complex information.
- The artist deliberately slowed her brushstrokes to create a more detailed effect.
- The strategist deliberately slowed the advance of his troops to assess the enemy's position.
- Feeling anxious, she deliberately slowed her breathing to calm herself down.