She was walking beside him, holding his hand, either trying to speed him up or slow him down.

Evans therefore moved again, this time up to "Pittsylvania" to try to stop or at least slow the advancing Federal column.

Traders suggested that the central banks were trying to smooth the dollar's rise and slow the increase.

Ducking under lighted windows, I tried to catch my breath and slow my pounding heart.

During a fight scene four or five prisoners were shot while trying to escape or slow the tempo of the march.

I locked my feet under his throat, trying to squeeze his windpipe and slow him for want of breath.

Blade sawed frantically on the reins, trying to turn or slow his horse.

He tried to turn the sled and slow it, but to no avail.

Thomas said he talked to Francis throughout the night, trying to calm him down and slow him down.

I tried to calm myself and slow my frenzied movements.