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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Bitcoin could see another couple weeks of stagnation as recent gains are absorbed before resuming its uptrend, according to Fairlead Strategies.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
By contrast, agencies such as the International Energy Agency and the U.S. Energy Information Administration are projecting lower figures, suggesting that the oil market may be in for a prolonged period of stagnation.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Turning Decline Into New Opportunity Every career eventually reaches a point of decline—a role that no longer fits, a skill that feels outdated, or a sense of stagnation.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The economy narrowly avoided a recession in the aftermath, and the Dutch bank forecasts stagnation in 2026 as a result of the tariffs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
By contrast, agencies such as the International Energy Agency and the U.S. Energy Information Administration are projecting lower figures, suggesting that the oil market may be in for a prolonged period of stagnation.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Turning Decline Into New Opportunity Every career eventually reaches a point of decline—a role that no longer fits, a skill that feels outdated, or a sense of stagnation.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The economy narrowly avoided a recession in the aftermath, and the Dutch bank forecasts stagnation in 2026 as a result of the tariffs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stagnation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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