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stagnate, remain

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Example:The stagnant culture of the company prevented any real progress.

Definition:To remain unchanging or inactive; to become fixed in a non-changing state.

From stagnate

Example:The old man chose to remain in his village all his life.

Definition:To continue to be in a particular place, condition, or state; to stay or remain without change.

From remain