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stunted

[stuhn-tid] / ˈstʌn tɪd /


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The economy was stunted by abnormally severe winter weather, for one thing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

If these challenges persist—or spread to other countries— the global economy could be in for a period of higher inflation and stunted growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Demand growth is stunted and supply remains plentiful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Geopolitics, war and difficulty securing visas has stunted progress, but now, about to enter Austria, Karl and his family back home are preparing for the homecoming.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Finally I came upon a pair of rooms missing entire walls, into which a little forest of underbrush and stunted trees had grown.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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