slowdown
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Federal data hints at a broader slowdown in what had been HSI’s most urgent work.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Economist Oliver Allen of Pantheon Macroeconomics cautioned that there could be a sharper slowdown ahead.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The U.S. economy may appear vibrant, based on headlines about the low unemployment rate, the slow pace of layoffs, an apparent slowdown in inflation and the stock market hitting record highs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The slowdown will be similar to roaming abroad with a data-limited SIM card, Taiwan officials said, describing what could be an unusual experience for a population accustomed to fast, pervasive mobile internet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The ripple of the slowdown thudded back through the cars to the tail of the train.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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The statistical results also identified a cluster of evolutionary slowdowns around 15 million years ago, which coincided with another major geological event.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
GE Aerospace raised its outlook but said supply-chain issues continue to cause production delays and delivery slowdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Some theater owners, hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and production slowdowns, have expressed concerns the merger would lead to fewer films being made.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
If you are gaming or streaming, a VPN can hide your activity from your ISP, potentially avoiding network slowdowns.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Solution: investment in machinery that moved slaughtered livestock from one place to the next, eliminating slowdowns.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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