stagnant
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies advanced on Monday, bucking days of stagnant trading after Strategy—one of the most significant digital asset market participants—suggested they may resume a buying spree.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
And even that is low in comparison with the inflation-adjusted $6.17 hit in June 2008, when surging global demand for crude, and stagnant supplies, were pushing prices higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Deflation often has been associated with Japan, which experienced stagnant or falling prices from the 1990s through 2022.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
And with Italy's economy already stagnant, many people are concerned about the war's impact on their energy costs.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The cooler air and stagnant water smelled of mud and rot.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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