languishing

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Swatch, which has struggled with sluggish sales and a languishing share price, has decided to lean in to the controversy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It's languishing near the bottom of the bookmakers' odds, which is a shame, as I enjoyed its perky Josie & The Pussycats energy.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Yoon's wife, former first lady Kim Keon Hee, is also languishing in prison for unrelated corruption crimes.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Swalwell’s exit from the race also may revive candidates who have been languishing in the midsection of recent opinion polls — former U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“However, I have a feeling I’m not going to see the results of last night’s efforts. I don’t feel good at all. I think I’m languishing, to tell you the truth.”

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White