Recent Examples on the WebAt the same time, competition for jobs has increased, wages have stagnated—and then there was a global pandemic that put a nearly three-year pause on life added to the mix.—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024 By contrast, states stagnate where a powerful government exploits people for short-term gain.—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 It’s been hit with enormous recalls of its top-sellers, has seen profits plummet as sales stagnate and is even facing offers to offload some of its historic brands.—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2024 Investment, Fear And Team: The Triad Of Growth In summary, businesses often stagnate due to a lack of investment, fear of pushing beyond the comfort zone and an outdated or static team.—Adam Stott, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stagnate
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Word History
Etymology
Latin stagnatus, past participle of stagnare, from stagnum body of standing water
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