slowed

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But talks were slowed down due to disagreement over the price, as well as squabbles within the government over how big the stake should be.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

It slowed the overall pace of sanctions designations last year, even as it has intensified penalties against Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Business has slowed since the fire began Wednesday, he said, and conditions don’t appear to be improving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

For much of the 20th century, anatomical investigation slowed dramatically.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

Michael made a beeline for the fiction section, but Ridge slowed down.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly