deceleration
Example Sentences
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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
That is a slight deceleration from February’s retail sales excluding gas, but still a remarkably healthy result—especially at a time when budgets were stretched by the spike in prices at the pump.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Baker said the deceleration in growth shows that “gas prices may be starting to have an impact,” adding there is risk of further deceleration after tax-refund season ends.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 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
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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