Baltimore faced economic stagnation unless it opened routes to the western states, as New York had done with the Erie Canal in 1820.

However, governments based on Arab nationalism have found themselves facing economic stagnation and disorder.

The state needs an improved housing law, without which it faces continued economic stagnation, traffic gridlock and the loss of Connecticut's young.

Workers across Europe may have to become accustomed to longer hours as many countries face chronic economic stagnation, increased competition and continuing high unemployment.

India's garment industry may be facing stagnation despite strong growth in the past year.

Germany and Japan would be in trouble too; unable to export their surplus savings, they would face stagnation.

Either situation may result in a country's living beyond its means and facing a foreign payments crisis and economic stagnation.

While agriculture has faced stagnation in growth, services have seen a steady growth.

He overthrew Hubert Maga, whose presidency faced extreme economic stagnation and a host of other problems.

In the times of Muslim rulers, the faith faced stagnation.