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slowdown

[sloh-doun] / ˈsloʊˌdaʊn /


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Disney executive Thomas Mazloum said earlier this year Disneyland’s high percentage of California visitors — typically more than 50% of its audience — has helped mitigate a slowdown in international visitation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The slowdown in sales has created a liquidity crunch for some pension funds and insurance companies that need to meet payout obligations to retirees.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Analysts' consensus forecast had been for a slowdown to 2.7 percent last month.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The new CEO, Lyons, said the company expected a slowdown but that it would still meet the lower end of its 10-12% growth projections.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

By the fall of 1917, Elizebeth and William were anxious about the slowdown.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Concerns about potential data center overcapacity and hyperscaler spending slowdowns temper Innio’s long-term growth prospects.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

If you are gaming or streaming, a VPN can hide your activity from your ISP, potentially avoiding network slowdowns.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

Most critics have yet to share reviews of Iceman and Drake's two other new releases, but reports suggest that streaming services were hit with crashes and slowdowns as fans rushed to hear his new music.

From BBC May 15, 2026

The potential merger would broaden Estee Lauder’s fragrance portfolio, but analysts question the timing due to its recent growth slowdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

Solution: investment in machinery that moved slaughtered livestock from one place to the next, eliminating slowdowns.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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