Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A lessening of speed; gradually retarded movement; retardation.
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- verb Present participle of
slow . - noun
deceleration ;slowing down
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- noun a decrease in rate of change
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Examples
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Actually, given proper driving behavior, there is NO time where any speed bump or hump installation would ‘assist’ in slowing down vehicles.
Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » This Is Still A Stupid Idea 2009
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The defense layer closed at length, S. carrier fleets has fail in slowing down under her units.
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While some companies have steered clear of the Tea Party-backed Prop 23, which seems to be losing popularity every week, California companies interested in slowing down AB32 and maybe ridding themselves of responsibility for pollution altogether have been quietly funneling money to Prop 26.
The Media Consortium: Weekly Mulch: Why Energy Reform is on Shaky Ground The Media Consortium 2010
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While some companies have steered clear of the Tea Party-backed Prop 23, which seems to be losing popularity every week, California companies interested in slowing down AB32 and maybe ridding themselves of responsibility for pollution altogether have been quietly funneling money to Prop 26.
The Media Consortium: Weekly Mulch: Why Energy Reform is on Shaky Ground The Media Consortium 2010
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While some companies have steered clear of the Tea Party-backed Prop 23, which seems to be losing popularity every week, California companies interested in slowing down AB32 and maybe ridding themselves of responsibility for pollution altogether have been quietly funneling money to Prop 26.
The Media Consortium: Weekly Mulch: Why Energy Reform is on Shaky Ground The Media Consortium 2010
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Property investment is set to grow 26.8 percent for all of 2010, slowing from a rise of 37.2 percent in the first seven months of the year, according to a report from a top China economic planner.
Wall Street's Latest Gold Rush? The Booming China Market Ryan McCarthy 2010
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From a year earlier, the economy rose 4.5% in the third quarter, slowing from a 7.2% on-year rise in the second quarter.
South Korea GDP Slows but Beats Expectations In-Soo Nam 2010
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Those past increases appear to have worked in slowing the economy, though other factors continue to point to another round of tightening.
Australia Posts Weak Inflation Data Geoffrey Rogow 2010
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Property investment is set to grow 26.8 percent for all of 2010, slowing from a rise of 37.2 percent in the first seven months of the year, according to a report from a top China economic planner.
Wall Street's Latest Gold Rush? The Booming China Market The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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While some companies have steered clear of the Tea Party-backed Prop 23, which seems to be losing popularity every week, California companies interested in slowing down AB32 and maybe ridding themselves of responsibility for pollution altogether have been quietly funneling money to Prop 26.
The Media Consortium: Weekly Mulch: Why Energy Reform is on Shaky Ground The Media Consortium 2010
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