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CEFR C1

retard

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verb

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"Why does the cold weather retard the growth of these plants?"

"It's frustrating when technical issues retard our ability to communicate effectively"

"Adding too much salt can retard the yeast's activity in bread dough"

"Please do not retard our progress by delaying your decision"

"The heavy traffic will retard our arrival time by at least thirty minutes"

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