stagnation
Example Sentences
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Iran’s economic stagnation has worsened with a war that has devastated much of its infrastructure and may soon crater the oil industry.
A stubbornly high rate of unemployment underscores broader stagnation in the economy at the start of this year.
The result was a decade of high inflation, which, combined with slow growth and high unemployment, was forever branded as “stagflation” — a combination of stagnation and inflation.
From MarketWatch
It’s a dynamic that has echoes of Japan’s postbubble stagnation, though China’s trajectory is still far from sealed.
From MarketWatch
The outcome of the election reflects a desire for change that was seen during the election campaign, with parties courting Nepal's key youth bloc with promises of addressing issues including unemployment, economic stagnation and inequality.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
