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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This number reflects a general slowdown of the national market as high prices and high mortgage rates keep buyers on the sidelines.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
As a rule, keep at least 10%-15% of your hard drive free to prevent application slowdowns.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
The Bank of Korea has attributed any growth slowdown (forecast now at 1.8% instead of 2.2%) to imminent Trump tariffs rather than a crisis of confidence generated by the ongoing impeachment battle.
—Victor Cha, Fortune Asia, 18 Jan. 2025
The fall 2025 menswear schedule looks slimmer this month, and fashion brands remain dogged by uncertainties such as China’s luxury slowdown and geopolitical instability around the world.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
As a rule, keep at least 10%-15% of your hard drive free to prevent application slowdowns.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
The Bank of Korea has attributed any growth slowdown (forecast now at 1.8% instead of 2.2%) to imminent Trump tariffs rather than a crisis of confidence generated by the ongoing impeachment battle.
—Victor Cha, Fortune Asia, 18 Jan. 2025
The fall 2025 menswear schedule looks slimmer this month, and fashion brands remain dogged by uncertainties such as China’s luxury slowdown and geopolitical instability around the world.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 26 Jan. 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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