languishing

Example Sentences

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Millions of barrels of dark oil are languishing in tankers on the ocean, unable to find buyers as enforcement steps up and producers try to find ways to skirt the latest round of sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the past year, with oil prices languishing, companies including Chevron and ConocoPhillips have cut thousands of jobs, with more likely ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

The artificial intelligence-led boom in U.S. productivity is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to breathe life into a languishing labor market.

From MarketWatch

The 44-year-old Saudi had already struggled since the race began this week and was languishing down in 19th place early on Wednesday.

From Barron's

Tottenham are languishing in 12th place at the halfway point of the Premier League season as Frank struggles to make a positive impact.

From Barron's