languishing

Example Sentences

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She slipped treats to the dogs languishing under Palm Springs-style misting dispensers while volunteers read to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Smart speakers have faced criticism for languishing while other AI tools have rapidly taken off.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"If you look at the rest of the stock market, it's just languishing."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Energy stocks have followed rising oil prices, which were languishing in the danger zone for many American producers before climbing this year as tensions flared in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“No, Colonel,” Milo said, with a long, languishing, wistful sigh, “it isn’t very good. Although it’s very generous of you to say so.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller