as in cautiously
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
walked slowly toward the ringing phone
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As her face crumbles at the news, the scene cuts to Grace, as the camera slowly zooms in.
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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One potential drawback of the menu Siegel noted was the liquid nature of the smoothies, cautioning people to drink slowly.
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet in this new era of the sports industry, that club is slowly diversifying.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In the past few months, the stars have been slowly growing out their facial hair for what is now known as their new film.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
One potential drawback of the menu Siegel noted was the liquid nature of the smoothies, cautioning people to drink slowly.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for slowly
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“Slowly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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