stagnation

Example Sentences

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The stagnation of the Clarity Act is a reminder of the long road to clear legal and regulatory standing.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The unrest was triggered by a ban on social media but fuelled by anger against corruption, unemployment and economic stagnation.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s a dynamic that has echoes of Japan’s postbubble stagnation, though China’s trajectory is still far from sealed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

With the hands of central banks tied, investors are worried about the risk of stagflation -- a period of economic stagnation and inflation -- such as what happened after the first oil shock in 1973.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The newly reenergized suffrage movement finally started having some success after a long period of stagnation.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling