deceleration
Example Sentences
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At present, that analyst consensus for 2027 is $920 billion, which, though higher than in 2026, still shows a deceleration in the rate of growth from 84% this year to 22% next.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The report indicates that "Engine 1's core deceleration stopped, reversed and started to progress to recovery. Engine 2 was able to relight but could not arrest core speed deceleration…".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Bank of America economist expect the latest data will show consumer spending grew by 1.4% during the first quarter—a solid pace, if a bit of a deceleration from the fourth quarter’s 1.9%.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
After inflation peaks in April, the Bank of Canada said it projects a deceleration to 2.5% in June, in part due to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to temporarily suspend a fuel-excise tax.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
I did some basic acceleration and deceleration, turned in increasingly tight circles, and even did a power-stop.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing deceleration
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
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Physics - Introductory
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