Definitions

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  • verb idiomatic decelerate

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  • verb reduce the speed of
  • verb cause to proceed more slowly
  • verb become slow or slower
  • verb lose velocity; move more slowly
  • verb become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

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  • You move too fast

    June 6, 2009

  • You've got to make the morning last.

    June 6, 2009

  • Or, on another note, "OOWWWWW!!!! If you want our love to last."

    June 6, 2009