- present participle of languish.
languishing
Example Sentences
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Germany and the Netherlands are languishing around 50%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The club he loves are languishing in the third division of Spanish football - and one thing is on his mind.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
While downtown Los Angeles is languishing, Burbank is booming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
In 2025, SoftBank bought a 2% stake for $2 billion while the chip maker was in trouble and its shares were languishing at $23.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
If he had expected to find her languishing, re-proachful, or indulging in sentimental tears, he must have been greatly surprised.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
