languish
verb (used without object)
to be or become weak or feeble; droop; fade.
has languished
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present perfectof languish (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Yet meaningful, comprehensive control of AI both on the battlefield and off has languished, largely because trust between governments and understanding of the technology and its risks is lacking, Russell said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
"UMG's stock price has languished due to a combination of issues that are unrelated to the performance of its music business," Ackman said in a statement when the bid was announced.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
He has languished since in a New York jail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Nvidia's market cap has soared past $4 trillion while Intel's has languished at around $100bn.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2025
Ballooning was quite the thing in 1907-11, but has languished.
From Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 by Various
