lingering
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Shohei Ohtani has been managing lingering inflammation and soreness in his left knee, but a biceps issue from earlier in the year is part of the concern as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
German consumer confidence picked up, with perceptions of the economy bolstered by resilient growth despite lingering inflation concerns due to geopolitical uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
She said the lingering “thought that I might have to move because I can’t afford to live here,” prevents her from getting too attached to the community, and “that sucks.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The worst of the storm only lasted five to 10 minutes, but the impacts are lingering 12 days later.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The ICU with the lingering burns and grievously wounded patients got to be too difficult, and she asked to be transferred back to the ER to do triage.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
