linger over

Example Sentences

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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

Even so, concerns linger over markets heading into this week’s slate of Big Tech earnings, when five companies comprising around a quarter of the S&P 500’s market value report results.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Fra’ Mani Salami Trio – There’s salami for quick sandwiches, and then there’s salami you linger over.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Brian shrugged and continued, calling out the names in singsong fashion, with measured pauses, letting his voice linger over the names and numbers, a weird litany here in the quiet office.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier