deliberately slow

Frequency: 6.59.5 per million words

To slow down on purpose.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.