stagnant
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The chip maker offsets a stagnant auto market by producing power-chip solutions and optical cable for data centers.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Researchers say stagnant funding has become a major issue.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
“The Northeast has embraced slow growth while still doing well economically, but there are other places in the world struggling with stagnant economies, poverty, and cheap-but-low-quality housing. That’s a model you won’t want to repeat.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
That was down 46% from 2022 and the lowest level since 2013, when construction was stagnant following the subprime mortgage bust.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The hole was used for dumping, and after a rain it stank with stagnant water.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing stagnant
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Vocabulary from the Third and Final Presidential Debate, October 19, 2016
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