stagnate

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But when wage growth is concentrated at the top and median wages stagnate, the transmission becomes one-sided.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 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

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

Although La Liga secured a five-year domestic deal until 2027, future TV income is expected to stagnate or decline.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

Their assignment was to stagnate and live in the past.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris