"We were really comfortable and competitive on this track, but when I had my last chance to do a quick lap time I found some slower riders on track and they wanted to follow me, " said Lorenzo.
Several other prognosticators also look for improvement as the year wears on, although some expect a slower recovery.
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That helps explain why Carlyle is working so hard to expand beyond private equity, although it has been slower than some to do so.
While second-half hiring is usually slower, some banks are already identifying and approaching mid- to senior-level candidates who are deemed strategic and important hires as part of their 2011 hiring plans.
Some will see that slower pace as a hint that members of the MPC think this bout of easing will be less powerful than in the past - or perhaps that they are worried about possible negative effects of continuing the policy for so long.
Platt has also been talking publicly about the possibility of shedding some of HP's slower growing businesses.
Both companies and consumers have been positioning for slower growth for some time.
The chances are that on midsummer night in 2050, the dancers round the maypoles will be older, greyer and slower, and some of the people sailing the boats in the fjords will be brown even if the sun doesn't shine.
The elephant bull continues to chase the lion, holding him at bay and allowing the younger, slower elephants to put some distance between themselves and the super-predators.
Some may argue defense should fall slower than entitlements in any budget-balancing move, but past experience suggests it will fall faster in the absence of urgent threats.
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One answer, which she gave to me in her press conference, is that the government has already loosened policy, in some respects, in response to slower growth.
He also indicated that the inclination for slower tariff cuts by some Asean members might be reinforced by China's entry into the World Trade Organization, which could increase competition in some sectors.
In the real world, this transition will be slower than ideal, and some cultural adaptation is needed.
Yet, their incomes will grow slower and even stagnate at some income levels.
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The doves at the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve will take heart, and the European Central Bank might be slower to tighten policy than some expect.
And some nimble small ones will sprint past slower incumbents.
The comforting theory, which has some merit, is that Europe's slower growth reflects cultural preferences.
Meanwhile, the Ford Motor Company, which didn't get a government bailout, is closing some of its dealerships but at a much slower rate.
They are also some 80% quieter because the mass of slower-moving air shrouds the noisy hot gases coming from the rear of the jet.
This attitude accompanies a slower pace of life that can take some getting used to, particularly for Americans, she added.
Some blogs and news organizations are taking an intentionally slower, more thoughtful approach to reporting on heated flashpoint events.
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Slower growth in East Asia will have some effect on other regions.
The debate is monopolised by two broad and opposing coalitions, one pushing for the rapid introduction of competition, the other arguing for a slower phase-in and cushier (some would say outrageous) terms for the established players.
The House bill, which allows for more sweeping changes that would enable the post office to cut costs sooner, has met resistance from some lawmakers who are concerned it would lead to slower service and more post-office closings.
They have been kind of a slower grower historically, but they have got some new management in.
"All other things being equal you will have a noticeable hard drive reduction in performance, " said Mr Burks, adding that, in some circumstances, it could make a drive 10% slower.
Some council members are feeling a sense of urgency because its slower-paced summer work calendar and time-consuming budget hearings on the horizon.
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Some assume a walk in a crowded urban area will be slower than in a park, while others ignore stops at traffic lights.
Number one is we do fewer stories so that we can do some of them at greater length, so we have a slightly slower tempo.
Mr. Gilmore estimated that about 20 films were at some stage in the acquisition process, but that negotiations are moving slower this year, consistent with the pace at other festivals, like Sundance and Toronto.
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