slow

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Policymakers will, however, hope the increase in borrowing costs won’t unduly slow the eurozone economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The agency says that’s to root out fraud, but critics say all it does is unnecessarily slow down a system that already vets applicants vigorously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"I think we have had a slow build that is leading to a frothy frenzy," says Larry Freedman, co-chairman of the Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Sellers have reduced their risk because they don’t know when the chip and manufacturing customers will slow down the growth of their data center investments.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Duane twisted his neck around, following Magic’s sudden departure, watching the whole unexpected episode unravel before his eyes in slow motion.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el