deceleration
Example Sentences
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On the front brakes it just braked a lot more than what I thought and in the rear brakes there was no deceleration at all.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Skeptics have pointed to a sharp deceleration in Red Hat’s growth, which fell to just 8% by the end of 2025 from 14% in the middle of last year.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The company cited macro headwinds like war and tariffs for the deceleration, saying those factors pressured the brands that make up its client base, and guided for 8% growth in the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
"To not discuss deceleration and a return to hospital was likely to be a really serious failure to provide basic medical care," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
After eight days at zero G, our bodies weren’t accustomed to gravity or deceleration, and our good old earth one G seemed heavy indeed.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
Vocabulary lists containing deceleration
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
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Physics - Introductory
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