stagnant

Example Sentences

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Amid a stagnant crypto market, that just might be enough to boost Bitcoin prices a bit higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Other scale plays have fared little better, leaving acquirers with stagnant portfolios instead of durable growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

Lifting my hands to my face, I caught the faintest whiff of stagnant water and something else.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros