stunted
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The economy was stunted by abnormally severe winter weather, for one thing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Gould said fossil fuel emissions are associated with various cancers, an increase in hospitalizations for older adults due to respiratory conditions, and asthma attacks or stunted lung growth in children.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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
Is there a class of people with more vaulting self-belief or more stunted self-awareness than America’s journalists?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
The badger was so close, her stunted snout nearly touched his, and when he cried out, she did too, matching him scream for scream.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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A Long Walk to Water
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The Sea of Monsters
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