stagnate
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The transcontinental merger is the rail industry’s main hope for reviving freight volumes, which have largely stagnated in recent years.
From Barron's
The transcontinental merger is the rail industry’s main hope for reviving freight volumes, which have largely stagnated in recent years.
From Barron's
Job insecurity, a stagnating property market, and rising urban living costs have made marriage and child-rearing less attainable for many young adults.
From Barron's
According to Bank of America analysts, since this spring, spending by the highest-earning third of Americans has been soaring, while that of middle- and lower-income households has stagnated.
From Los Angeles Times
Markets are currently in a December funk, with what is historically one of the best months for markets instead seeing the S&P 500 stagnate.
From Barron's
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