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stagnation

[stag-ney-shuhn] / stægˈneɪ ʃən /


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The statement further cited the misuse of state resources for personal interests and stagnation in the implementation of development projects.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Wage stagnation and the effects of the Great Recession are among the reasons cited by the researchers.

From Science Daily Jun. 14, 2026

But following a long period of stagnation stretching back to the 2008 financial crisis, the economy looks set for a fresh setback as the latest energy shock takes its toll.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

"The Russian economy is entering a stagnation, with high interest rates and high inflationary pressure," Alexander Kolyandr, a London-based Russian economy expert, told AFP on the eve of Putin's speech.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

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

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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