as in decelerations
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
scientists discovered that they could achieve the retardation of light if they shined it through a variety of substances
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Noun
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Recent easing failed to prevent spending declines in several consumer categories.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026 -
However, the declines are minimal versus their two-year runs.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Travel disruptions are expected along major corridors, including Interstate 5, where slowdowns and hazards from standing water may persist into late week.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The strike comes as travelers in the United States face potential slowdowns at airport security and the continual suspension of the popular Global Entry trusted traveler program here due to an ongoing partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The median decline was 25%, and four stores saw drops significantly steeper than that.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Health precautions If air quality drops, stay indoors as much as possible.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An offense with a collective mindset can protect guys who are going through some slumps.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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More generally speaking, there is a case that City are contending with different physical challenges this season, something that could be behind second-half slumps and sluggishness without the ball.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Retardations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retardations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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