IMAP mail account is not receiving emails, but sending.

I set up an IMAP mail account 2 years ago and was working properly. But a week or so ago it stopped receiving emails, but it sends out emails. I reentered my password, deleted and recreated the account but nothing changes. Can anyone help?
Thanks.

I received email at 9:30 am then again at 11:35 EST (I am in SouthEastern PA) Is your mailbox size anywhere near the limit?
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