languish

Example Sentences

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But this defeat felt like a huge step backwards, and Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the top flight for a reason.

From BBC

“Scrubs” recognizes that most of a doctor’s hero moments can be tedious, as J.D. observes while languishing on hold with an insurance company.

From Salon

It is a feeling Championship clubs are starting to enjoy after languishing in the vast shadow of the Premier League.

From Barron's

The target seemed wildly bullish at the time with the stock market languishing around the 2,700 level.

From MarketWatch

The school billed itself as the Inland Empire’s Division I home team, but community and donor support languished, and the basketball teams still play in a student-funded gym designed as a student recreation center.

From Los Angeles Times