Example Sentences

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Ford is repurposing battery production that it expected to use for its electric vehicles, because EV sales have slowed.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The team also says the technique could solve some of the practical challenges that have slowed the broader use of cell-based cancer treatments.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

“The current summer premium over winter gas prices is making gas stockpiling uneconomical and storage injections have slowed sharply in recent weeks,” analysts at ANZ say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Postal Service have slowed mail service, creating a higher potential for mailed ballots to arrive late.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That night there were only eight players, making it more difficult for each to contend with the master than if there’d been scores of players, who would have slowed Pavey’s progress.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady