languished
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But legislative efforts to rein in various trusts have languished, and interest in GRATs has surged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Yet meaningful, comprehensive control of AI both on the battlefield and off has languished, largely because trust between governments and understanding of the technology and its risks is lacking, Russell said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
He languished with Memphis and Washington after consistently contributing to playoff runs with Boston.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Ackman had praised Universal’s CEO Lucian Grainge, saying the company’s stock price had languished for reasons unrelated to its performance in the music business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
She had spent the better part of the past eight years in Europe, and during that time her career in the United States had languished.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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