languished
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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
SpaceX shares initially jumped in its IPO but have since languished.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
As a result, upstate New York has languished, while Pennsylvanians next door enjoy more jobs and much lower energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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
Inside, the cell where the young man languished was unlit.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
