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stagnant

[stag-nuhnt] / ˈstæg nənt /


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Källenius’s comments come as the German manufacturing sector, which has been largely stagnant for years, seeks to recast itself as a major player in the West’s defense arsenal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That has been even slower in recent years, reflecting stagnant living standards.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has ascended and she remained stagnant in polls following Swalwell’s exit, Porter has increasingly sought to redeem her image.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

They were down 12% in 2026 through Tuesday’s close, dragged lower by concerns about stagnant bottom-line growth and macroeconomic headwinds that could weigh on theme-park attendance.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A bloodred flamingo holds its black-tipped beak over stagnant water.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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