stagnations

Example:While the city was experiencing a hype in the tech sector, underlying stagnation masked a lack of real progress in long-term technological development.

Definition:Periods or conditions characterized by excessive excitement or activity, especially in a field such as finance or media.

Example:The company experienced a slump in profits during the economic downturn, leading to repeated stagnations in their development projects.

Definition:A period of decline or falling off in growth or activity, often implying a downturn or period of economic recession.