Example Sentences

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Eddie Howe's side are languishing in 14th place following an eighth defeat in 11 fixtures.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

The U.S., in contrast, has been slow to replenish its emergency oil reserves, which are languishing at some of their lowest levels in 40 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Liverpool are languishing in sixth place after four defeats in their first nine league matches, with leaders Arsenal having seizing their mantle as the top-flight pace-setters.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

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