Examples of slowdown in a Sentence
The business had a slowdown after the holidays.
disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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But many feel terrible about their finances, with debt at all-time highs, and the majority of Americans incorrectly believe the country is in an economic slowdown.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, a slowdown was registered in Europe, penalized by the wholesale channel, and in China.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Higher financing costs, tighter credit, and a prolonged slowdown in IPO markets have reduced overall exit activity.
—Sunaina Sinha Haldea, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, the slowdown marks a shift from the fast gains seen after the pandemic.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, a slowdown was registered in Europe, penalized by the wholesale channel, and in China.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Higher financing costs, tighter credit, and a prolonged slowdown in IPO markets have reduced overall exit activity.
—Sunaina Sinha Haldea, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
In Arizona, the slowdown marks a shift from the fast gains seen after the pandemic.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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slowdown
noun
slow·down
ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 
: a slowing down
Legal Definition
slowdown
noun
slow·down
ˈslō-ˌdau̇n
: a slowing down of business operations by employees
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