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

Geopolitics, war and difficulty securing visas has stunted progress, but now, about to enter Austria, Karl and his family back home are preparing for the homecoming.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

It was already night when at last they halted and made their camp under some stunted alder-trees by the shores of the stream.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien