slowed

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Private equity firms currently hold more than 30,000 companies that they hope to exit, a backlog that has slowed availability of capital for new prospects.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

However, the speed of the Spaniard's success slowed down in the second half of his career as Djokovic's level soared and injuries took hold.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Without a customer in place, the pace of construction slowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Even as the relentless rise in Los Angeles housing costs seems to have paused, condominium sales slowed to a trickle this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The sub slowed down but it was still going pretty fast.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan