languish

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Alphabet’s share price, which had fallen since the start of the year, continued to languish over the summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

While Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to pay a stiff price for Warner’s movie, TV and streaming business, Disney shares languish despite controlling some of the industry’s best assets.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

Prior to the earnings report, Jefferies analyst Brent Thill warned that Salesforce’s stock could continue to languish in the near term over AI concerns.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025

They now languish in eighth place, eight points behind Arsenal and four adrift of City, but with momentum stalled.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

That was why she had let him languish here, ignoring the urgent commands he had sent her.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin