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The agreement also settles two other disputes that have bogged down the case with appeals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“While high inflation and interest rates have bogged down many emerging markets, South Asia seems to be forging ahead,” the World Bank noted in its report.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023

"Fear around inflation, shrinking consumer savings, student loan repayments, and other spending issues have bogged down shares recently, but should prove to be transient," Morningstar research analyst Jaime Katz said in a note.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

Dual investigations into the deal by federal prosecutors and securities regulators have bogged down the merger and led to the delay.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2022

But the talks have bogged down over issues that include the return of prisoners and human remains reportedly held by Hamas.

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2022