as in recessions
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Profits on routes between smaller airports can be modest, and demand can disappear quickly during recessions or when costs of fuel or labor rise and airlines increase ticket prices or adjust service.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2024 -
Spreads often explode during recessions or periods of market panic, and the cycle resets.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Stagnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnations. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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