slow
adjective
moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity.
has slowed
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present perfectof slow (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That growth rate, however, has slowed from more robust annual gains of 7% to 10% a year between 2017 and 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Dealmaking by private-equity firms that private-credit funds lend to has slowed down, curtailing the number of lucrative new loans to be made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The company’s earnings revealed continued weakness in the cable television division amid consumer cord-cutting, which has slowed down in recent quarters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Revenue growth at Trade Desk has slowed significantly in recent quarters: The same time a year ago, the company posted 19% growth year over year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
The wind is not as strong now that the train has slowed.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
