Many companies have reported severe deceleration in the fourth calendar quarter of the year, owing to elongating deal cycles.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4598759-workday-stock-perfect-shelter-in-volatile-market?source=feed_all_articles

Yesterday Jamaica’s premier Andrew Holness said he had hoped to cut colonial ties as soon as the Queen died but red tape and “a long period of public education and consultation” were elongating the process.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/royal-family/king-queen-prince-and-princess-of-wales-set-for-2-year-tour-to-protect-ties-with-commonwealth-and-world-c-11361533