stagnation
noun
stag·na·tion
stag-ˈnā-shən 
: a stagnant state or condition : a state or condition marked by lack of flow, movement, or development
In short, the increasing contamination and stagnation of the segment of river had become a matter of concern.—
Ryan Holifield and Nick Schuelke
Ryan Holifield and Nick SchuelkeIn 1664, when plague had struck Amsterdam again, with the usual stagnation of trade that followed its worst attacks, the sight of a shooting star was taken as axiomatic confirmation of divine displeasure.—Simon Schama
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Of course, price stagnation in and of itself is no reason to get excited about a stock.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The German economy has however been in stagnation territory for over two years now, with tensions over economic, fiscal and budget policy in the previous ruling coalition and its eventual breakup continuing to weigh on expectations.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Economists expect higher prices and lower growth, with the nation possibly slipping into a period of relative stagnation coupled with inflation, a situation known as stagflation.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, many donor countries have experienced economic stagnation, slow productivity growth, declining competitiveness, and widening inequality.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The German economy has however been in stagnation territory for over two years now, with tensions over economic, fiscal and budget policy in the previous ruling coalition and its eventual breakup continuing to weigh on expectations.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Economists expect higher prices and lower growth, with the nation possibly slipping into a period of relative stagnation coupled with inflation, a situation known as stagflation.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, many donor countries have experienced economic stagnation, slow productivity growth, declining competitiveness, and widening inequality.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stagnation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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