Scientists were drafted into the Iraqi Army and many died, or their careers languished.

But Mr. Zox's career languished for some years after the long illness and death of his first wife, Jean Glover.

In 1968, Helms and Graham began turning to other artists for their poster work, and Mouse's career languished.

Connolly's academic career languished while his Oxford years were characterised by his travel adventures.

In contrast, Lincoln's career languished in relative obscurity before 1858.

After his recovery, Mr. Perkins's career languished.

And as his career languished, he had time to reflect on his prospects for the future.

Her career continued to ascend while Olivier's own career languished, but when his career began to show promise after a couple of years, she began to refuse roles.

Her career languished during the 1950's but rebounded with a popular album and a new following several years ago.