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linger over

VERB
beat a dead horse
Synonyms


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And questions linger over the postseason availability of several other MLB difference-makers as October approaches.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Questions still linger over where the all-British bout would take place, with Eddie Hearn saying Joshua's contract stipulates the UK, but industry whispers suggesting a venue in America.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

In the Starbucks drive-thru, I open Gi and linger over a poll about problem behaviors.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Susan Tomes invites us to return with new appreciation to the wonderful works of Chopin, Field and others—and to linger over the spell that night casts upon our imaginations.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

It is our last day of classes before the holiday break and we linger over our English muffins.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar




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