as in to decelerate
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The underlying reality Friday’s report suggests that job growth has been decelerating in recent months.—
Joseph Lawler,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025 -
Global Blue's March 2025 data, released on April 9th, showed European tax-free sales growth decelerating further to +7% year-on-year.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Into this world strolls Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a rough-around-the-edges veteran driver who (literally) crashed out of Formula One several decades ago.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Usher, 46, and his wife strolled around together in casual attire, while Gates, 69, and his serious girlfriend coordinated in black outfits.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The episode is beautifully directed by Ramy Youssef, with long shots of Marcus ambling through the dark streets of Denmark at night and diving into all manner of new and interesting flavors.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The movement resolved into a large moose ambling toward the water.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
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On the runways at Chloé, for example, models sauntered out in bloomers and frilly crochet, while at Paco Rabanne, striped boxer-like styles mingled with boyish separates.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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And so, in the first inning of Thursday’s series finale, Altuve sauntered into the batter’s box.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Sheriff’s officials said a man was stabbed multiple times, and the wounded man staggered into a nearby church.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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According to The Guardian, more disturbing videos emerged, from Ford allegedly staggering around a room and ranting about killing someone to him calling the city police chief a derogatory name and attempting a Jamaican accent.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Prosecutors alleged Kelsey illegally shuffled money from his state senate campaigin committee to his federal campaign.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Each of these had a variable number of lithium atoms at each of the corners of these structures, and molecular simulations showed that lithium ions could readily move between these locations, allowing the material to shuffle ions around rapidly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Mother's Day brunch guide For the love of everything, friends, don't procrastinate and take a chance on feeding your mom a subpar meal on the very holiday that celebrates her wonderfulness.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Apr. 2025
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Denying or waiting for quantum’s approach also means a smaller and smaller market share for those who procrastinate.—
Jordan Rackie,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Slow (down or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%20or%20up%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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