slowed

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Recent data have pointed to a continued loosening of the jobs market, while surveys of purchasing managers released earlier this month indicated that business activity has slowed sharply after a strong start to the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The pace of consumer spending has slowed in response, up 0.5% compared with the nearly 1% gain in March.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Just one year ago, inflation had slowed to a 2.3% rate.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Growth has slowed after years of expansion, while overcapacity and an intense price war are squeezing profits across the industry.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Mindful of ice holes, they prodded the snow in front of them with arrows, which slowed them down even more.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver