When approaching a bend in the road, slow down, and speed up after leaving it.
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Slow down
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Adjective(1 words)
slower pace
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Crossing stations on single lines are laid out so that one line has a straight run through, and is signalled in each direction, avoiding the need to slow down to take the turnout into the loop.
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When the long, hot journey drew to its end and the train slowed down for the last time, there was a stir in Jessamy’s carriage.
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Then came the war... and everything slowed down.
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