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How to pronounce languishing in American English
“languishing” pronunciation by American speakers
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“languishing” in real sentences — American speakers
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languishing in a horrible situation.
Dept of Justice
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for last year is still languishing.
The Obama White House
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My heart goes out to all refugees and especially Palestinian refugees that have been languishing for
State Department
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