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
Nepalis have complained that some Chinese-linked projects have languished, while others, such as Pokhara International Airport, have been mired in corruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
Former state controller Betty Yee — who languished at the bottom of the polls — held on for a few more weeks before calling it quits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
So Ah got up on de high stool lak she told me, but Pheoby, Ah done nearly languished tuh death up dere.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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