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stasis

[stay-sis, stas-is] / ˈsteɪ sɪs, ˈstæs ɪs /


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“If there was a credible plan that would cause this to be either slowed down or, you know, even held in stasis for a period of time, I would likely support that,” Gates said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

“Night Nurse” is more about the microcosm of this sleepy retirement community — where money and power still have influence, despite their stasis — than it is the outcome of Eleni and Douglas’ affair.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

Our political system has shown it can overcome stasis when the moment demands it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

The result is an uneasy stasis in British politics, as Labour lawmakers consider whether they need someone else to lead them into the next general election, which is slated for 2029.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

As my fingertips hit the stasis gel, they tingle and burn before going numb.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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