as in slowing
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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Johnson finished with 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting as TCU and Hunter were successful in slowing her down.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026 -
It could be counteracted by a weaker employment number, given a slowing economy generally coincides with falling yields as investors seek out safety (bond yields move inversely to prices).—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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And drivers should avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible, and skip premium gas if their cars allow it, the magazine said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The rear light flares bright when braking to add visibility for trailing riders and drivers.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Retarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retarding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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