languishing

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Swalwell’s exit from the race also may revive candidates who have been languishing in the midsection of recent opinion polls — former U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara went from languishing on UCLA’s bench to leading the nation’s most dominant defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Getting over the finish line, however, has been complicated, with EU states unable to agree and the idea languishing for years.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

This has been a more challenging domestic season for Newcastle, who are languishing in 12th place in the table, after fighting on multiple fronts.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

After I said, Over a century, languishing in chains, Dare I now hope for freedom from my woes?

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez