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decelerate

[dee-sel-uh-reyt] / diˈsɛl əˌreɪt /
VERB
slow down
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Home price growth is expected to slow to 1.4% in September, marking the eighth consecutive month of decelerating gains.

From Barron's

Elastic raised its forecast for full-year revenue, but its call implied growth in cloud will decelerate further in the third quarter, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey said in a research note.

From Barron's

Its revenue growth has decelerated sharply as the company shifts its approach to focus on supporting merchants and the sustainable development of its platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the pace decelerated, prices for food bought from stores remains elevated and have outpaced overall inflation for nine consecutive months.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our projection is that inflationary pressure will continue to decelerate,” Kalyalya said.

From The Wall Street Journal