as in recession
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Recent Examples of stagnation
Still, Reeves has promised that her new measures, set to be announced on Wednesday, will reverse a prolonged period of stagnation and result in economic growth.
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Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
Still, the pace of progress has been slow and seen periods of stagnation.
—CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Saylor's pivot offers two critical lessons for CEOs and leaders looking to reinvent their companies after a period of stagnation.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Composite purchasing managers’ index figures, which measure services and manufacturing activity, point to stagnation in the third quarter, according to consultancy Capital Economics.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
Still, the pace of progress has been slow and seen periods of stagnation.
—CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Saylor's pivot offers two critical lessons for CEOs and leaders looking to reinvent their companies after a period of stagnation.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Composite purchasing managers’ index figures, which measure services and manufacturing activity, point to stagnation in the third quarter, according to consultancy Capital Economics.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
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And a recession would be a reason for voters to toss out the party in power.Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Fed's 11 rate hikes in 2022 and 2023 tamped down inflation without tipping the economy into a recession.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The electric car maker’s better-than-expected profit news sent the stock soaring, wiping out a slump that persisted for much of the year.Amy Feldman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The vice president has seen a slump in recent weeks after riding high receiving President Biden’s endorsement, becoming the Democratic Party’s official nominee, and performing well against Trump in the debate.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Musk has spoken openly in the past about his use of prescription Ketamine, an anesthetic that has gained interest from doctors and researchers for its potential to treat depression and anxiety.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Delphi murder trial: Libby's blood was likely mixed with her tears, expert says When Allen was cut off from his wife, Westcott said, his depression became more pronounced and escalated into psychosis.Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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