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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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Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Economists had predicted measures to reduce inflation would lead to an economic slowdown, but that hasn't been the case, especially in Arizona, said Jared Bernstein, chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
What else is going on Hollywood lauds and challenges Gov. Gavin Newsom’s film tax credit plan as local production struggles to overcome a slowdown.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
That figure is a tick down from the 2.5% print of August, implying a slowdown in price growth.
—Natasha Turak,matt Clinch, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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But economists blamed strikes and the effects of Hurricane Helene for the slowdown, and other economic indicators have generally been positive.
—Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Economists had predicted measures to reduce inflation would lead to an economic slowdown, but that hasn't been the case, especially in Arizona, said Jared Bernstein, chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
What else is going on Hollywood lauds and challenges Gov. Gavin Newsom’s film tax credit plan as local production struggles to overcome a slowdown.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
That figure is a tick down from the 2.5% print of August, implying a slowdown in price growth.
—Natasha Turak,matt Clinch, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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So far, London has experienced a bit of a slump in the luxury real estate market in 2024 with a decline in high-end deals.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shares in Hugo Boss closed 4.3% lower after the company posted a better-than-expected operating profit in the third quarter but flagged declines in the Asia-Pacific region linked to weakness in China.Karen Gilchrist,Sophie Kiderlin,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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To stop the outbreak from spreading and protect children already weakened after nearly a year of bombardment, displacement and severe supply shortages, UNICEF worked with partners to organize an emergency polio vaccination campaign.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Many shampoos with harsh chemicals strip your natural oils and weaken your hair’s bonds, leading to damaged cuticles.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Oct. 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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The electric car maker’s better-than-expected profit news sent the stock soaring, wiping out a slump that persisted for much of the year.Amy Feldman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The vice president has seen a slump in recent weeks after riding high receiving President Biden’s endorsement, becoming the Democratic Party’s official nominee, and performing well against Trump in the debate.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Shares in Hugo Boss closed 4.3% lower after the company posted a better-than-expected operating profit in the third quarter but flagged declines in the Asia-Pacific region linked to weakness in China.Karen Gilchrist,Sophie Kiderlin,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The nurse noted this in the jail’s online records system and also flagged the judge’s order.Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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But smart shoppers know that the early bird gets the worm, and many of our favorite brands and products are already seeing surprising price drops before the big day, just like Asus who produce a staggering array of PCs and peripherals that our PCMag reviewers tend to rate highly.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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As reported, amid a sharp slowdown in China and Japan, organic sales at Gucci declined 25 percent in the third quarter, versus analysts’ predictions for a 21 percent drop.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yes, but: Interest in this topic tapered off through September, with curiosity dropping faster for Trump.Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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The problems with the App Store appeared to have been resolved within an hour: User error reports on Downdetector had tapered off to negligible levels by noon ET.Variety Staff, Variety, 16 Oct. 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 19 Nov. 2024.
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