languish

Example Sentences

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But since the end of the Civil War, its economy has languished, becoming a synonym for stagnation and backwardness.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s made several accurate predictions, such as in 2023, when silver was languishing around $22 and Krauth warned of a dearth in supplies and surging demand at the Metals Investor Forum.

From MarketWatch

Players who once languished at the end of the bench for Georgia or Ohio State now leap to programs where they can actually take the field.

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BP is now working to reinvigorate its fossil-fuels business in an effort to boost profits and lift its languishing share price.

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Aurora’s share price has languished amid questions of how readily it can amass customers.

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