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

Ties between the world's two biggest economies have been languishing at their lowest point in decades over issues ranging from human rights to transparency over the origins of COVID-19.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2021

I implore you to release me from the tower in which I have been languishing so long.'

From Old-Time Stories by Perrault, Charles