lingering
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Eastern Scotland looks cloudy and wet with a lingering front and the far south coast of England could also see outbreaks of rain.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
As the long-running sketch comedy series embarks on a new season, here’s a look at the lineup of guest hosts, new players, sketches you can expect and the lingering question of Lorne Michaels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
These cells stop dividing but remain alive, lingering in tissues rather than disappearing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Success now will rely on turning consumers’ lingering curiosity into customer loyalty, Boyd said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
When I reached our foyer, I stood next to the entry hall table, lingering there.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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