try to slow

Frequency: 7.213.5 per million words

Indicates an attempt to reduce speed.

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Examples (10)

  • The driver tried to slow the car down on the slippery road.
  • She tried to slow her breathing after the scare.
  • He tried to slow his pace so his elderly mother could keep up.
  • The coach told the team to slow their movements during the drill.
  • Despite the urgency, they tried to slow the process to ensure accuracy.
  • The pilot tried to slow the aircraft's descent before landing.
  • He tried to slow his reaction time to avoid making a mistake.
  • In the race, she tried to slow her opponents by changing her rhythm.
  • The scientist tried to slow the chemical reaction to observe it better.
  • The government tried to slow the spread of misinformation online.