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as in decline
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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Recent Examples of slow (down)
Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Polestar has struggled to meet sales targets amid a slowdown in the broader EV market.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
But cryptocurrency’s rapidly increasing value coupled with a desire to reach new, high-net-worth clients with ample disposable income amid a luxury slowdown just might change that.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
The contraction is also the result of the slowdown in key markets such as China and Germany, and the difficulties in securing credit, which thwart new investments.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Companies that generate sufficient cash can expand during periods of economic expansion and cover expenses when sales decline during slowdowns.
—Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Polestar has struggled to meet sales targets amid a slowdown in the broader EV market.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
But cryptocurrency’s rapidly increasing value coupled with a desire to reach new, high-net-worth clients with ample disposable income amid a luxury slowdown just might change that.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
The contraction is also the result of the slowdown in key markets such as China and Germany, and the difficulties in securing credit, which thwart new investments.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, a decline in estradiol during menopause can contribute to hypertension (high blood pressure).8 Sodium significantly affects hypertension.14 People with ovaries can be more sensitive to sodium during the menopause transition, which can lead to edema (fluid retention) in the limbs.Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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Mercedes-Benz suffered a 9.8% decline, according to the state-run statistics institute INEGI.AFP, Fortune Asia, 27 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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This rare condition occurs when the ligaments holding the lower ribs in place weaken, allowing the ribs to move out of position and causing pain.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine's deployment of new homegrown ballistic missiles could be on the horizon, with little sign that Western restrictions on weapons able to fire deep into Russian territory will be slackened despite grinding but consistent Russian gains in the country's east.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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That has left hurricane forecasters trying to move beyond these categories and convey the risk of storm surge and flooding, so people will still evacuate even if wind speeds slacken.Alec Luhn, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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What was once a subtle shift now appears to be a full-fledged slump.Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, companies such as Nvidia and Merck may reliably buck a slump and come out on top next year, according to analysts.Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the second half Sunday, he was flagged for intentional grounding three times.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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This culture of vigilance ensures that emerging risks are flagged early.Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Last year, the mint issued 15.8 million British coins, a 90 percent drop from the year before.Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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But, after the first few drops started to be delivered to players, complaints started to roll in.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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By the time the precipitation tapered off in the late morning, some 2 inches of snow had fallen in many parts of the city, including Central Park, according to the National Weather Service.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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This is especially true for NAND sold into consumer applications such as smart phones, where demand has tapered off.Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The degree of retardation is usually mild, but can be moderate to severe.Mark Cohen, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2012
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The criteria were: episodes that last no longer than 2 months, and that do not include suicidal feelings, psychotic symptoms, psychomotor retardation, or feelings of worthlessness.Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2013
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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