- present tense form of linger (3rd person singular).
lingers
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“Wicker” might not spend all its time in those complex feelings, but it lingers within them long enough to cast a spell.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Brownlee, who recently announced his retirement, believes the culture of not fuelling on the bike has now changed but a stigma lingers around REDs and the perception that it is a "female issue".
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
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 ● Oct. 6, 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 ● Sep. 3, 2026
The scent of him lingers, even after the echo of his presence fades to a dull hum.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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