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Languish

Definition

(formal) To become weaker or less healthy, successful, or active over time, often because of a lack of care, attention, or support; to decline gradually.

Example Sentences

1The company's profits began to languish after the loss of their key investor.
2Does the lack of investment in education cause young talent to languish in underfunded schools?
3Without proper care, the once-thriving garden began to languish and eventually withered away.
4Try not to let your skills languish; keep practicing and updating your knowledge to stay competitive.
5There are concerns that the proposed budget cuts will cause the arts sector to languish, leading to a decline in cultural diversity.

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