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The business had a slowdown after the holidays.
disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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An adjoining 35-story tower is also planned and could be the next major office tower to break ground during a slowdown in new construction.
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Both of Joann’s bankruptcy filings seen over the last year arrived amid some slowdowns in discretionary spending — notably with consumers taking a step back from at-home crafts, at least relative to the early COVID-19 pandemic boom.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Many Spanish businesses anticipate a slowdown in August and plan accordingly, whereas in the U.S., businesses remain open year-round, making extended closures impractical.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The strong results for BaT defied the broader slowdown in the classic car market.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Both of Joann’s bankruptcy filings seen over the last year arrived amid some slowdowns in discretionary spending — notably with consumers taking a step back from at-home crafts, at least relative to the early COVID-19 pandemic boom.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Many Spanish businesses anticipate a slowdown in August and plan accordingly, whereas in the U.S., businesses remain open year-round, making extended closures impractical.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The strong results for BaT defied the broader slowdown in the classic car market.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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slowdown
noun
slow·down
ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 
: a slowing down
Legal Definition
slowdown
noun
slow·down
ˈslō-ˌdau̇n
: a slowing down of business operations by employees
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