slowdown
noun
a slowing down or delay in progress, action, etc.
slowdowns
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pluralof slowdown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If slowdowns leave responsible developers with weaker technology, the result could be less safety, not more.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
They’ve repeatedly urged coordinated industrywide slowdowns in development but never acted upon them.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
In an article published on 6 September, OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki called for the industry to implement "voluntary slowdowns" until safeguards are set.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The slowdowns next week will coincide with annual air-raid drills—meaning residents in affected areas should be indoors, with unfettered Wi-Fi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Solution: investment in machinery that moved slaughtered livestock from one place to the next, eliminating slowdowns.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
