have been languishing
- present perfect progressive of languish.
Example Sentences
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They have been languishing in highly-guarded camps since the group lost its territorial control in Syria after a years-long military campaign by the US-led coalition and local allies.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
That December, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the Rule 5 draft—MLB’s annual opportunity for teams to snatch up prospects who have been languishing too long in the minors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Swalwell’s exit from the race also may revive candidates who have been languishing in the midsection of recent opinion polls — former U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
GameStop shares have been languishing for a while, like several other meme stocks, as interest from retail investors dwindled.
From Reuters ● Jan. 7, 2022
Were it not for the fear of ministering to your vanity, I might confess we two have been languishing for an hour for your company.
From In the Valley by Frederic, Harold
