are languishing
- present progressive of languish.
Example Sentences
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Former attorneys in the division worry that other preexisting cases are languishing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
This has been a more challenging domestic season for Newcastle, who are languishing in 12th place in the table, after fighting on multiple fronts.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
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 ● Feb. 28, 2026
Tottenham are languishing just five points above the Premier League relegation zone.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
So many of my people today are languishing in refugee camps, belonging to no country, always in limbo.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
