stunted
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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
When Kate thought they’d put enough distance between themselves and the gym, and was convinced they hadn’t been followed, the two children hunkered beneath a scraggly copse of stunted cedar trees to rest.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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A Long Walk to Water
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