languishing

Example Sentences

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Europe’s economy is languishing and its once-vibrant car industry is getting battered by Chinese competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

But this defeat felt like a huge step backwards, and Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the top flight for a reason.

From BBC

“Scrubs” recognizes that most of a doctor’s hero moments can be tedious, as J.D. observes while languishing on hold with an insurance company.

From Salon