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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

But he said the company's stock price had "languished" due to issues unrelated to the performance of its music business, which could all be "addressed with this transaction".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

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