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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Middle Class Not Hollowed Out These facts might seem surprising, given all the talk about income stagnation for all but the richest Americans.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
If there’s been some tension, a heavy cloud or just a feeling of stagnation around your passions, romantic life or in regard to children, the universe is embracing you this week and assuring you that the cosmos are still on your side.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The concern about the Chinese economy is the opposite: chronically low inflation that is a hallmark of stagnation.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
But mastering live streaming will be crucial for its future as concerns about stagnation and subscriber growth continue to loom.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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Norbert Michel, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
If there’s been some tension, a heavy cloud or just a feeling of stagnation around your passions, romantic life or in regard to children, the universe is embracing you this week and assuring you that the cosmos are still on your side.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The concern about the Chinese economy is the opposite: chronically low inflation that is a hallmark of stagnation.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
But mastering live streaming will be crucial for its future as concerns about stagnation and subscriber growth continue to loom.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stagnation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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