- present participle of languish.
languishing
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Human rights groups and legal experts have also raised concerns about delays in investigations and trials that lead to people languishing for years behind bars.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
United are currently languishing in 16th place, with their only league win against Ipswich on 30 August, and are without a win in all competitions since 10 September.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Recent data showed students were languishing in the system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Germany and the Netherlands are languishing around 50%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“However, I have a feeling I’m not going to see the results of last night’s efforts. I don’t feel good at all. I think I’m languishing, to tell you the truth.”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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