languished
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The billionaire had sought to get Universal listed in the U.S., saying its stock price had languished.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
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
He languished with Memphis and Washington after consistently contributing to playoff runs with Boston.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Three stop-start decades followed as silver prices languished.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
So Ah got up on de high stool lak she told me, but Pheoby, Ah done nearly languished tuh death up dere.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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