linger
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Whilst sunshine will return to many places in the afternoon, rain is expected to linger for most of the day in East Anglia and the far south-east.
From BBC β Oct. 6, 2026
Similar feelings linger for another controversial maneuver, in which Koch opted to replace the vessel’s tactician, J.J.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 2, 2026
Pelinka said after a “deep dive” into Kessler’s medical history, the organization is not concerned the injury will linger.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 27, 2026
The “clear and present danger” for U.S. stocks is rising 10-year Treasury yields, a threat that’s likely to linger.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 25, 2026
The field visible beyond the gates when they reach the other side is not crowded at this late hour, though a few scattered patrons coming or going linger nearby.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Residual dye lingers in tanks and fuel systems, Neuman said, adding that “even trace amounts in clear diesel can bring IRS and state penalties outside the waiver window.”
From MarketWatch β Oct. 6, 2026
Yet the image of the male Viking warrior stubbornly lingers, drawing crowds while also haunting the galleries like a restless specter.
From Science Daily β Sep. 23, 2026
As the question lingers as to how Fortune died, petitions online signed by tens of thousands of people have called for more transparency, and members of US Congress have asked for federal intervention.
From BBC β Sep. 9, 2026
As attendees make their way out of the venue, excitement lingers through the air.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 21, 2026
Bando lingers over a rock outcrop, and we are happy to see a swatch of rare bluebells.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
One player lingered: the Yankees’ captain, superstar outfielder Aaron Judge.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 8, 2026
In 1980, it was renamed the National Museum of American History, but the tension lingered.
From Salon β Sep. 25, 2026
"He definitely lingered on the fact that he didn't look after me very well when I was going through treatment."
From BBC β Sep. 23, 2026
After the memorial service, El-Sayed lingered for a bit to shake the hands of people in attendance.
From Slate β Sep. 17, 2026
The smell of smoke still lingered in the air.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
Truist starts IBM stock at Hold, citing lingering concerns over the tech giant’s second-quarter execution fumble.
From Barron's β Oct. 9, 2026
It is rare Arsenal are totally outclassed, so the loss to Brighton left a lingering sense of uncertainty going into the extended break.
From BBC β Oct. 9, 2026
A final lingering question is whether any justices will retire this term.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 5, 2026
Just last week, Joey Porter Jr. told reporters he “definitely” would play for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season despite a contract standoff and a lingering back issue.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 1, 2026
Shawn took to lingering outside after the crew had finished for the day.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing linger
The Diary of Anne Frank
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12β15
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