has been languishing
- present perfect progressive of languish (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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IBM stock has been languishing since July 14, when it pre-announced disappointing earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Meanwhile, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s Amagansett compound has been languishing on the market since 2022, when they listed it for $29 million.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Selahattin Demirtas has been languishing in jail since 2016, despite the European Court of Human Rights ordering his release.
From BBC ● May 28, 2023
“This issue has been languishing for over 50 years.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
It is tough on criminals and supportive of police, and it has been languishing in these hallowed halls for years now.
From State of the Union Address by Bush, George
