- present participle of stagnate.
Example Sentences
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Cathie Wood showcased a Tesla robo-taxi ride, highlighting its potential for earnings growth amid stagnating EV sales.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Some are concerned that AI could worsen what’s called a “K-shaped” economy, in which the rich see growth and most other people struggle with stagnating opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Historically, stagnating sales led automakers to juice demand by rolling out deals and incentives that eroded their profit margins.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Yet we have an economy seemingly trapped in low growth, high debt and stagnating real incomes with voters feeling the bitter reality of a cost-of-living crisis.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He did, however, drink water, and the area reeked of urine stagnating in the toilet bowl.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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