WASHINGTON: Growth of the dominant American services sector slowed sharply in July, but companies remained largely upbeat and attributed the sluggishness to typical summer doldrums, according to a survey released Thursday.

The report showed slowing in the key new orders and employment components, but still solid growth, even as prices were rising, the Institute for Supply Management said.

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