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decelerate

[dee-sel-uh-reyt] / diˈsɛl əˌreɪt /
VERB
slow down
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But for fiscal 2026, the company expects same-store sales growth to decelerate to between 2.2% and 2.7%, with the midpoint of that range slightly below the current FactSet consensus of 2.5%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

"You just decelerate so much before corners," Norris said.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Services revenue, in particular, should decelerate through the first half of 2026 before accelerating in the second half of the year, analysts said.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Citi thinks the decent sales trend could continue during the upcoming festive season, although its momentum may decelerate because of the higher base of comparison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Where virtually all horses decelerate and often drift out as they try to negotiate corners, Seabiscuit was capable of holding a tight line while accelerating dramatically.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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