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languish

[lang-gwish] / ˈlæŋ gwɪʃ /


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But the largest tech companies have lost momentum, and investors fearing AI disruptions are rotating into sectors that have languished, such as energy and materials.

From The Wall Street Journal

But this defeat felt like a huge step backwards, and Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the top flight for a reason.

From BBC

“Scrubs” recognizes that most of a doctor’s hero moments can be tedious, as J.D. observes while languishing on hold with an insurance company.

From Salon

It is a feeling Championship clubs are starting to enjoy after languishing in the vast shadow of the Premier League.

From Barron's

The target seemed wildly bullish at the time with the stock market languishing around the 2,700 level.

From MarketWatch