Example sentences of "[coord] [vb -s] down [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Cold inhibits or prevents plant growth and slows down chemical processes in soils , prolonging the period of maturation . |
| 2 | How come time speeds up and slows down all at once ? |
| 3 | yes , then she comes and sits down next to us . |
| 4 | But when it comes to the ecstatically energised and demonstrative music , he either plays safe with tempi and tones down orchestral brilliance or , more alarmingly , decides to add a wealth of extra cymbal ( suspended and clashed ) , presumably in the misguided notion that more emphasis is required . |
| 5 | This deed specifies the objectives of the trust and lays down broad conditions governing the management of the funds . |
| 6 | Q S P Six er gives generic job descriptions and sets down broad responsibility statements relating to quality and safety . |