sit-downs

noun

plural of sit-down
as in slowdowns

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  1. slowdowns
  2. lockouts
Noun
  • New software, unusual pop-ups or unexplained computer slowdowns may also warrant a closer look.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
  • Some theater owners, hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and production slowdowns, have expressed concerns the merger would lead to fewer films being made.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of slowdowns
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  • While that dynamic can lead to problems, as evidenced by the NFL and NBA lockouts of 2011 and a likely MLB lockout beginning this December, those problems are temporary and end with two sides cutting a deal.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of lockouts
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“Sit-downs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit-downs. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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