Example Sentences

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One of GLP-1's major functions is slowing gastric emptying, which is the rate at which food leaves the stomach.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Medicare Advantage controls more than half of the overall Medicare market, but its growth is slowing.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Sydney and Melbourne are already five months into the early phases of decline, while growth is slowing across the mid-size capitals, it adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Roblox’s spending is slowing down its user growth, which disappointed the market in its most recent earnings report.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I can tell by the growing quiet in the car that it is slowing down.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth