linger
Example Sentences
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The storm was expected to linger for days, shifting into the heavily populated mid-Atlantic and northeastern states while crippling daily life and ushering in a frigid air mass across the country.
From Barron's
Now, Draper has missed the Australian Open having played one match in six months as questions about his physical durability linger.
From BBC
Some films linger in our minds because of their sharp plots, quotable one-liners and unforgettable characters.
From Los Angeles Times
Longer-term forecasts suggest that frigid temperatures will linger deep into February.
If the Bills acted drastically, it was because of a lingering fear that they were letting Allen’s prime years go to waste.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
