Examples of slowdown in a Sentence
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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The report pointed to a spike in immigration and retirements, coupled with a slowdown in U.S.-born working-age population growth.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Nearly 26 percent of the population worries that Wall Street might hit rock bottom, says Resonate, and concerns of a broader economic slowdown have increased by 17.5 percent to 46 percent.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Furthermore, there are inherent risks, such as a potential slowdown in demand if the broader economy weakens, which could specifically impact pricing.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The lip balm is a small part of Molson Coors’ larger plan to revive the brand, which has declined amid a broader slowdown in craft beer sales.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Nearly 26 percent of the population worries that Wall Street might hit rock bottom, says Resonate, and concerns of a broader economic slowdown have increased by 17.5 percent to 46 percent.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Furthermore, there are inherent risks, such as a potential slowdown in demand if the broader economy weakens, which could specifically impact pricing.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The lip balm is a small part of Molson Coors’ larger plan to revive the brand, which has declined amid a broader slowdown in craft beer sales.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
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“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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