linger
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
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
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
Instead of being removed from the body, these cells can linger in tissues and release substances that affect surrounding cells.
From Science Daily β Sep. 23, 2026
Jonah watched the next few kids, watched the way Mr. Hodge seemed so determined that each kid touch the rock, that each hand linger on the rock for at least a couple of seconds.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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
For all the sore glutes and calves, what lingers most is the appeal of turning this into a weekend ritual.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 3, 2026
Max is less impressed but lingers while I take in the statue.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
Its powerful algorithms feed people short videos based in part on what they already have lingered on, liked or shared.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 26, 2026
In 1980, it was renamed the National Museum of American History, but the tension lingered.
From Salon β Sep. 25, 2026
From the start, questions have lingered over the robustness of the revision, which has seen 130 million names from across India struck off the voters' list.
From BBC β Sep. 24, 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
Nyla lingered so long watching me and Epsilon-5 begin our defoliator project, I didn’t have time to test the samples.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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
U.S. natural gas futures stretched gains to three sessions, supported by lower production, lingering cooling demand and LNG flows.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 7, 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
He blamed his croaky impersonation on a lingering "fresher's flu".
From BBC β Sep. 24, 2026
I slipped down low in my seat and began reading and rereading Jemma’s letters, my eyes lingering on her most recent one.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing linger
The Diary of Anne Frank
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com β one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more β and it's all completely free to use!
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12β15
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com β we'll help you make the most of your study time!
