stagnate

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Dec. 22, 2025

The mayor of London has been told to "get a handle" on the capital's housing crisis as progress on building affordable homes continued to stagnate.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Now, more are falling behind on their loans, signaling that lower-income consumers are struggling to afford payments as wages stagnate and unemployment ticks higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Their assignment was to stagnate and live in the past.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris