languish for
Example Sentences
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Nathan Hochman had let the case languish for nearly his entire first year in office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Yet unlike the Ukrainians, these refugees are forced to languish for years in inhumane, slum-like camps, while their children are denied schooling.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2022
He and other labour activists allege that in many industrial accidents, cases languish for years while the accused are released on bail.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2022
If the parties cannot come to an agreement, the issue could be thrown into court, where it most likely would languish for months, if not years.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2021
“If there were any beautiful young ladies around I am sure they would be delighted, but since there are not any in sight your art will have to languish for lack of exercise,” flashed Judith.
From The Comings of Cousin Ann by Sampson, Emma Speed
