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Human rights groups and legal experts have also raised concerns about delays in investigations and trials that lead to people languishing for years behind bars.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

United's board decided the 45-year-old deserved the opportunity to turn things around at Old Trafford, despite the team languishing in 16th place in the Premier League.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Had it not been for an $18.5 million seed grant from philanthropist David Rubenstein, the project might still be languishing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

While downtown Los Angeles is languishing, Burbank is booming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

If he had expected to find her languishing, re-proachful, or indulging in sentimental tears, he must have been greatly surprised.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin