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linger

[ling-ger] / ˈlɪŋ gər /




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There was no mass pitch invasion at the final whistle, while home fans did not linger.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

And yet the suspicions stubbornly linger, causing frustration, and some concern, among tour operators.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

In the Starbucks drive-thru, I open Gi and linger over a poll about problem behaviors.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

All of it builds toward a simple, unavoidable truth: this version of the Sparks can’t afford to linger in potential.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

There was no reason for anyone to linger there unless he was curious about what went on in the Beje.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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