stagnant
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On a recent walk, the pair said they noticed areas where the water appeared stagnant, with green patches and visible blooms.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
A paycheck boost is a welcome development for households that have struggled with inflation and stagnant wages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Rising energy prices can give rise to so-called stagflation, a nightmare combination for central banks of stagnant growth and high inflation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Far from a stagnant set piece, the “Phantom” chandelier is considered a character in its own right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
No one brought them any food, although Tendai found a pot of stagnant water.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing stagnant
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