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stagnant

[stag-nuhnt] / ˈstæg nənt /


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Widespread labor protests have erupted in India, fueled by economic pain from the war in Iran, cooking gas shortages, and stagnant wages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The aim would be to bolster a stagnant labor market and drum up demand in key areas of the economy such as housing that have suffered from high borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Despite the stagnant earnings, shares still trade at 20 times estimated 2026 profits, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Ordinarily, a stagnant labor force would be devastating for economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He tilts his head back and fishes for a deep breath of the stagnant air above our heads.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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