lingers

Example Sentences

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“Economic pain points of Indian citizens are going to increase if this crisis lingers on,” said Verma.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

If the conflict lingers, however, that could change, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Hughes' original passion, sport and fitness, still lingers.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“Michael” is bizarre because everything left unsaid still lingers between the lines, sandwiched between the formidable melodies of his greatest hits, like toxic ooze leaking out from the middle of two slices of Wonderbread.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Max is less impressed but lingers while I take in the statue.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi