The ILO notes that child labor is decreasing worldwide, but at a much slower rate than four years ago.

VOA: special.2010.05.17

On Tuesday, policy makers at the central bank said economic growth so far this year has been "considerably slower" than they had expected.

VOA: special.2011.08.12

However,it was largely the result of businesses cutting their supplies of unsold goods at a slower rate.

VOA: special.2010.01.30

In Europe,it continued to expand, but at a slower rate than earlier.

VOA: special.2010.04.06

Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Secretary Gates said the U.S.intelligence community believes that Iran has been slower to develop its intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities than previously thought.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

"We have seen some diminution." But even if the U.S.economy is losing jobs at a slower pace than half a year ago, the overall unemployment picture remains bleak, according to Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02