moribund
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"Maria, if you come back, my daughter has to come back!" a supporter shouted at her on Sunday, referring to one of the millions of Venezuelans who have fled repression and a moribund economy.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Jim Paulsen, who’s seen a few cycles over his four-plus decades in the investment business, says part of what’s happening amid high inflation and moribund jobs growth seems familiar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The residents have co-opted Kim's poetic nom de plume "Su-wha" for their moribund tree.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux and two other major league pitching coaches Tuesday, the latest decision in interim general manager John Mozeliak’s aggressive push to revitalize the moribund franchise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The room was indeed tomblike: a quality stale and static and moribund beyond any mere vivid and living cold.
From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner
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