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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Some data indicates that the filming slowdown has bottomed out, with the number of production starts in the U.S. steadily climbing.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
The slowdown could mean that even top-level consumers are being cautious about spending.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Mulberry is one of many luxury accessories brands to be hit by a slowdown in demand, especially from Chinese consumers.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
But a slowdown is underway in 2024 due to the fact that the government is making modifications to the country’s tax rebates that have been driving this growth, and rebate allocations are being shrunk just as international competition is heating up.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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