deceleration
Example Sentences
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On the front brakes it just braked a lot more than what I thought and in the rear brakes there was no deceleration at all.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The company cited macro headwinds like war and tariffs for the deceleration, saying those factors pressured the brands that make up its client base, and guided for 8% growth in the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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
"To not discuss deceleration and a return to hospital was likely to be a really serious failure to provide basic medical care," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 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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