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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

The 2026 F1 cars do have faster acceleration than their predecessors, owing to the increased output of the electrical components of the power-units.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Smith said he packed, so it wasn’t “too dreadful,” but the Air Force veteran did liken the evacuation to a deployment, owing primarily to the uncertainty of how long the evacuation might last.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Boeing, owing to its past takeover of MD-11 maker McDonnell Douglas, plays a major role in tracking how its aircraft handle wear and tear and informing customers how to maintain them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I don't much care about Katherine, but I hate owing anyone anything.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland