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languishing

[lang-gwi-shing] / ˈlæŋ gwɪ ʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
weak
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


ADJECTIVE
pensive
Synonyms


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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

He’s made several accurate predictions, such as in 2023, when silver was languishing around $22 and Krauth warned of a dearth in supplies and surging demand at the Metals Investor Forum.

From MarketWatch