stagnant
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The shift away from stagnant telecom-carrier spending toward enterprise hyperscalers has won over Wall Street, and Corning’s stock has more than doubled over the past 52 weeks as of Monday’s close.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
These mosquitoes breed in stagnant water like pails, vases and flowerpot plates.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Far from a stagnant set piece, the “Phantom” chandelier is considered a character in its own right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
But years of stagnant growth in Europe's biggest economy and increasingly fierce Chinese competition are now taking their toll on young engineers like Peil.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Manit always found him setting his traps in these stagnant back canals.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Vocabulary lists containing stagnant
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