languish
verb (used without object)
to be or become weak or feeble; droop; fade.
have been languishing
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present perfect progressiveof languish.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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
Many in the community have argued that the Reclaimers jumped the line ahead of other needy families who have been languishing for years on affordable housing wait lists and losing lotteries for scarce rentals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
As a result, many Asian collections in the United States have been languishing.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
Since I have been languishing in prison, awaiting your honoured justice, I have been overwhelmed with incomparable repentance for my crimes, which I am ready to acknowledge and to expiate as is suitable.
From The Book of Were-Wolves by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould
