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deceleration

[dee-sel-uh-rey-shuhn] / diˌsɛl əˈreɪ ʃən /


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SailPoint’s second-quarter outlook signals a deceleration, with total ARR growth dropping to 24% and revenue growth down at 17% to 18%.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

An uptick in government spending and investment boosted the GDP figure, but this was "partly offset by a deceleration in consumer spending," the Commerce Department said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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

I did some basic acceleration and deceleration, turned in increasingly tight circles, and even did a power-stop.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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