as in declines
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
demand for our product is dropping, so I have ordered a deceleration of production
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Higher education experts predict fiercer competition among colleges trying to attract students from a smaller cohort, as well as potential enrollment declines that could rock an institution’s bottom line.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026 -
During Disney’s most recent quarterly report in early May, the company’s entertainment segment reported that streaming revenue offset declines in both linear affiliate fees and advertising.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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While layoffs and hiring slowdowns continue in many sectors, employers in industries like healthcare, skilled trades, logistics and manufacturing are still competing for qualified workers.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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College graduates overall enjoy lower lifetime unemployment and higher earnings than those without degrees, who are more likely to be laid off during recessions or slowdowns.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Béis has expanded its offerings over the last few years to include kid-friendly luggage, stylish diaper bags, gym bags, commuter totes, and even fun, limited-edition color drops and collaborations.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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This is not a shy whiskey, but a few drops of water round off the heat and let more citrus and vanilla shine through.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But snacks can also be mindful, healthy noshes that reboot and recharge, powering you through between-meal slumps.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game, the Dodgers scored twice more against Randy Vásquez, and concerning slumps by San Diego’s star hitters only deepened.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Here’s where the trip downshifts into Southern charm.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the 11-year cycle downshifts from solar maximum to solar minimum, the lights will begin to diminish in frequency and intensity.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Decelerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerations. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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