slowed
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However, year-over-year sales growth slowed to 17% from 18% in August and 22% in July, an underwhelming result given September is the traditional peak season for China’s auto market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
But bottlenecks have slowed delivery of critical weapons.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The gradual emergence of mazelike permitting processes further slowed more ambitious new refining projects, at least in some areas.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
For now, progress has also been slowed by uncertainty surrounding the team's scientific funding.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
The wheels slowed, clickety-clack, find the fifth, clickety-clack, find the fifth, as the motorman applied the brake and the train made its way ’round a steep mountain curve.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
