Example Sentences

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While the inflationary case for tightening is clear, the decision carries the risk of slowing economic growth and curbing investment just as Japan’s economic recovery was taking shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Big picture: Just one year ago, inflation was slowing toward the Fed’s 2% target and the central bank was planning more interest-rate cuts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“We are at risk of slowing down or stopping momentum on safe water solutions statewide, and that’s something that we can’t afford to stop.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It would be a problem if Starlink margins were falling, growth was slowing, and pricing was weak.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

At this point, at least a dozen canoes have gone by, and they aren’t slowing down.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day