- present participle of linger.
lingering
Example Sentences
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We then lost steam, leaving a lingering sense of dread over the unfinished business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
I assure you this is less about sisterly solidarity or my lingering affection for “Ted Lasso” or even a love of soccer – er, football.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
“It is very apparent that it is coming from the food waste,” Aspell said about lingering ammonia emissions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Disney reported better-than-expected profits Wednesday, citing a strong performance in its theme park business amid lingering worries about macroeconomic weakness.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Tyler talked for a long time, moving through the events quickly but lingering in a wasteland of rationalization and self-recrimination.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
