had languished
- past perfect of languish.
Example Sentences
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Ackman had praised Universal’s CEO Lucian Grainge, saying the company’s stock price had languished for reasons unrelated to its performance in the music business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
He also keeps about 5% of portfolios in gold, which had languished for years before a recent rally.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025
Mr Pence had languished in recent polls and had struggled to gain the support of Republican voters.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2023
The horse had languished after winning the Florida Derby until winning the Whitney Stakes, qualifying him for the big race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2023
She had spent the better part of the past eight years in Europe, and during that time her career in the United States had languished.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
