languished
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Nepalis have complained that some Chinese-linked projects have languished, while others, such as Pokhara International Airport, have been mired in corruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He languished with Memphis and Washington after consistently contributing to playoff runs with Boston.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
The ETF then languished in correction territory — it never rose more than 10% off that Nov. 20 low — until it made a new low in early February.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Bloom, a fuel-cell producer, is a member of the Russell 2000, where it languished for several years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Out of sight, Francis Gary Powers languished in a small cell measuring eight by fifteen feet, deep inside Lubyanka Prison in central Moscow.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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