decelerate

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But for fiscal 2026, the company expects same-store sales growth to decelerate to between 2.2% and 2.7%, with the midpoint of that range slightly below the current FactSet consensus of 2.5%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

The company expects growth to decelerate further in the current first quarter, projecting growth between 11% and 14%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

If wage growth continues to decelerate, the gap could widen further, leaving the economy more vulnerable to shocks.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

The International Monetary Fund predicts growth would decelerate worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2024

Where virtually all horses decelerate and often drift out as they try to negotiate corners, Seabiscuit was capable of holding a tight line while accelerating dramatically.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand