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stagnation

[stag-ney-shuhn] / stægˈneɪ ʃən /


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Although Skyworks is attempting to grow its Broad Markets division—encompassing data center, auto, and WiFi—to offset mobile stagnation, Schafer has dubbed this effort a “prove it” initiative.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

They point to inflation, wage stagnation and a slowing job market, all of which can reduce consumers’ ability to pay off debts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

These bottlenecks put distance between today’s cost and tomorrow’s reward, creating another potential reason for AI’s valuation stagnation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Japan’s economy remains at some risk as it emerges from several lost decades of stagnation, and the Iran war oil shock is another danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The newly reenergized suffrage movement finally started having some success after a long period of stagnation.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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