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The moderation in growth from this year’s projected 2% is owing to a slowdown in real income growth and consumer spending.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Ofgem is considering whether to reduce what it believes to be a "typical" level of energy use, because many households have cut back owing to high prices of recent years, and energy efficiency has improved.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It trims its target to 50.35 Australian dollars from A$50.40, owing to earnings changes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Honda’s sales in China have fallen by more than half in the past five years owing to intense competition and are losing further ground this year, according to results from the first quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
He claimed to have inside information, owing to his mother’s high-ranking position as a guidance counselor.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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