Now the engines had slowed right down, possibly to a speed of only seven knots.

But the water softened the course and slowed the greens to a more manageable speed.

He straightened the car out, slowed its pace to a more reasonable speed.

Those who slow to a prudent speed can be struck from behind by others driving as if conditions were normal.

Control systems are also sometimes used to increase or decrease drag, for example to slow the aircraft to a safe speed for landing.

His heart began to slow to a more normal speed as he realized he had no really good reason to be frightened.

By the time they reached the four-way intersection she'd slowed to a safer speed.

These inform the engineer to slow to a prescribed speed by the next signal.

Jennifer slowed to a reasonable speed so she could keep one eye on Brennan as he spoke.

After another look back to make sure no one still followed, he told the driver to slow to a safer, more civilized speed.