languishing

Example Sentences

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Former DOJ prosecutors told ProPublica that they typically reviewed caseloads every six months with supervisors and that closing out languishing cases wouldn’t ordinarily be cause for concern.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

But it’s “the physical action of showing up,” the effort McCarthy makes to rekindle languishing friendships that goes a long way in proving just how much these friendships mean.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

This has been a more challenging domestic season for Newcastle, who are languishing in 12th place in the table, after fighting on multiple fronts.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

There was my mom, my staunchest support, whose vigilance had saved me from languishing in a dreary second-grade classroom.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama