had been slowing
- past perfect progressive of slow.
Example Sentences
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They also added upward pressure to inflation over the summer, just as it had been slowing toward low prepandemic levels.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
The judge also said that prior to Cook's comment, Apple knew China's economy had been slowing and had data suggesting that demand could fall.
From Reuters ● Jun. 27, 2023
But they had been slowing the pace of adjustment for months, stepping down to half a point in December and a quarter point in February.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
Gains for CEO pay had been slowing in recent years, with the median rise easing from 8.5% in 2017 to 4.1% in 2019.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2022
They had been slowing down for several days, since their speed with the added hyperdrive had been increased greatly.
From Danger in Deep Space by Glanzman, Louis
