stagnant
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All the while, what he earns for some crops is largely stagnant or, worse, has fallen.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Argentina’s inflation rate is high, real wages are stagnant, and unemployment is rising.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Because of the stagnant water and the fact that the water wasn't travelling anywhere, we were going past them every day in exactly the same spot."
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
It’s a thorny thicket that can keep us stagnant at the pivotal moments requiring the most courage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
I ask Janae as she’s laid out on the bed as if someone has stolen all her joy, all her sweetness, and turned her into a stagnant pool of salty water.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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