languishing

Example Sentences

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They have been languishing in highly-guarded camps since the group lost its territorial control in Syria after a years-long military campaign by the US-led coalition and local allies.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Bitcoin has been in the doldrums for months, with its fall back from highs above $100,000 in late 2025 accelerating since January and prices languishing around $60,000 until a slow march higher through April.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

That December, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the Rule 5 draft—MLB’s annual opportunity for teams to snatch up prospects who have been languishing too long in the minors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

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

A wicked king’s wooden wives languishing under an evil wooden spell.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy