stagnation
Americannoun
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the state or condition of stagnating, or having stopped, as by ceasing to run or flow.
Meteorologists forecast ozone and air stagnation.
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a foulness or staleness, as one emanating from a standing pool of water.
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a failure to develop, progress, or advance.
periods of economic stagnation followed by bursts of growth.
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the state or quality of being or feeling sluggish and dull.
Happily, they have been able to avoid stagnation in their ten-year marriage.
Etymology
Origin of stagnation
Example Sentences
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Protests erupted on December 28 when shopkeepers in capital Tehran staged a strike over high prices and economic stagnation.
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The demonstrations began last Sunday when shopkeepers staged a strike over high prices and economic stagnation, but they have since spread to other places and expanded to include political demands.
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The protests began on Sunday as an expression of discontent over high prices and economic stagnation, but have since expanded to include political demands.
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The protests began on Sunday in Tehran, where some shopkeepers went on strike over high prices and economic stagnation.
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The protests began on Sunday in Tehran, where shopkeepers went on strike over high prices and economic stagnation, and have since spread to other parts of the country.
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