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deceleration

[dee-sel-uh-rey-shuhn] / diˌsɛl əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Skeptics have pointed to a sharp deceleration in Red Hat’s growth, which fell to just 8% by the end of 2025 from 14% in the middle of last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

That’s a deceleration from the 15% revenue growth Intuit reported in the same period last year.

From Barron's • May 20, 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

As black changed to bright, so also did weightlessness give way to deceleration.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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