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stagnate

[stag-neyt] / ˈstæg neɪt /


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As I have written elsewhere, this was the pivotal decade when American culture began to stagnate.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

While the Premier League clubs benefit from ever-increasing TV deals and other European leagues attract heavy investment, Serie A has seen that source of revenue stagnate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The increase in underwater homeowners comes as home sales continue to stagnate while the housing market remains unaffordable to most Americans.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

Investors were already worrying that sales growth could stagnate because stubborn inflation and job-market uncertainty has made Americans less willing to dip into their pockets.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Their assignment was to stagnate and live in the past.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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