Example Sentences

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Moffett said that means Charter has slowed its cable-customer decline to 1.3% per quarter compared with almost 10% just two years ago, something he attributed to the streaming packages the company is now selling.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Growth has slowed after years of expansion, while overcapacity and an intense price war are squeezing profits across the industry.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

While some of that work has slowed since the end of the Cold War, many industrial sites remain active and tucked among communities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

There is a reasonable argument for the reclassification considering that Amazon’s revenue growth has slowed in recent years.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Her growth has slowed over the years, but yes, she may one day become too colossal for her current confines.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull