stunted

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If these challenges persist—or spread to other countries— the global economy could be in for a period of higher inflation and stunted growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

These price shocks can lead to long term health problems, including stunted growth in children.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

The questions surrounding the brothers Tom and Will Green, who surfaced in the Canadian town of Vernon, British Columbia, in 2003, are less about pedagogy and stunted development than the nature of liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Isaac: Once his mom dies, he gets stunted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Willow told her that if they didn't get their small sunflower plants at home into the ground soon they'd be stunted.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan