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How do you use a sentence with slowly?

Here are some examples of how to use "slowly" in a sentence:

Adverb modifying a verb:

* The clock slowly ticked away the seconds.

* The sun slowly set below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and purple.

* She slowly walked down the aisle, her eyes fixed on the groom.

Adverb modifying an adjective:

* The train was slowly gaining speed.

* The old man was slowly fading away.

* He was slowly but surely getting better.

Adverb modifying another adverb:

* He moved slowly forward, trying not to make a sound.

* She spoke slowly and carefully, choosing her words with care.

* The boat slowly drifted away from the shore.

Used in a phrase:

* The traffic moved at a snail's pace - slowly and frustratingly.

* Slowly but surely, they were making progress on the project.

* She was slowly losing her grip on reality.

Remember that "slowly" can be placed in different positions in a sentence, depending on the emphasis you want to place.

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