stagnant
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The typical example of “Anakin-posting” expresses rage at a stagnant economy or lack of prospects by sharing images of Christensen’s Anakin looking stoic.
From Salon β Nov. 3, 2026
Without it, growth would have slowed to a mere fraction of a percentage point, leaving the economy nearly stagnant and flirting with recession.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 25, 2026
All the while, what he earns for some crops is largely stagnant or, worse, has fallen.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 1, 2026
"Because of the stagnant water and the fact that the water wasn't travelling anywhere, we were going past them every day in exactly the same spot."
From BBC β Sep. 30, 2026
The drumming ebbs and flows, comes to a crescendo before stopping completely; then I am stagnant water again.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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