as in recessions
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Energy shocks in the 1970s were associated with global recessions and persistent inflationary pressures.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026 -
People who have come of age since 2007 have not had that confidence—two severe recessions, one bout of inflation, and now a third recession apparently imminent and another second bout of inflation apparently imminent.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Everyone already knows about the Red Sox’s struggles, especially at the plate, but the Mariners and Tigers’ early slumps have been equally puzzling.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Coyle scored two goals, and Jenner, Sean Monahan and Kirill Marchenko — all mired in lengthy offensive slumps — scored.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Make gentle depressions with your fingertips to create ¼-inch-deep divots.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Stagnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnations. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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