“He explained that he used the word 'normal' only in the context of a concern for growth retardation.”

“The heavy snowfall caused a significant retardation in the traffic, slowing down the vehicles to a crawl.”

“It is the leading cause of pregnancy loss, congenital abnormalities and mental and physical retardation.”

“It was very difficult to secure men to perform the work, and a retard in the progress of the work was caused thereby.”

“Pat Healy proudly told Mary Jensen about the joy he experienced while working with retards.”

“The lack of funding for research and development served as a major retarder for technological advancement in that industry.”

“There are disc type brakes, on each of the final drives, integrated by the transmission retarder.”

“A vapor retarder in this location would reduce the amount of moisture that diffuses into the wall cavity.”

“The literature is full of other, more complicated ways to measure optical anisotropy, usually using a combination of polarizers and retarders.”

“The drivers are taught to use engine retarders instead of brakes, and if they have to use the brakes, to tap them lightly.”

“Contractors are also encouraged to use evaporation retarders when weather conditions could cause excessive water evaporation from the slab.”