deceleration

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The company’s guidance points to a deceleration in growth amid competition with ByteDance’s Soda Music, Su says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

A Wall Street Journal poll forecasts a slowdown in retail sales growth to 3% on the year over January-February, alongside a sharp deceleration in FAI to 0.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

While Dollar General’s forecast for comparable sales growth beat expectations, it marked a deceleration from 3% growth in fiscal 2025, putting the company on track to end three years of acceleration.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Dollar General tumbles as the discount retailer guides for a deceleration in same-store sales growth in fiscal 2026.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The worst case was the deceleration an astronaut would feel if his rocket engine quit before he reached orbit, causing him to plunge back down into the atmosphere.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins