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languish

[lang-gwish] / ˈlæŋ gwɪʃ /


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Jenner is likely taking a significant financial hit on the property as it languishes on the market.

From MarketWatch

But in an astonishing first round, four skiers posted scores of 90.00 points or more, with Muir languishing in seventh and knowing she needed to go big.

From BBC

South Korea retains the death penalty but has not carried out an execution since 1997, leaving dozens to languish on death row.

From Barron's

Former Juventus boss Tudor replaces Thomas Frank, who was sacked on Wednesday with Tottenham languishing only five points above the Premier League relegation zone.

From Barron's

Tottenham are languishing just five points above the Premier League relegation zone.

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