linger with

Example Sentences

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Mr Timms said even if all the rubbish was collected, the pest issue would still linger, with the rodents likely to start nesting in residents' homes or cars.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

No victory — or loss, for that matter — seems to linger with her for too long.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Are there any visuals from the Fort McMurray fire that linger with you most when it comes to recalling this?

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023

“My memories of the wonderful people, the incredible student body, and the perpetual blessings of God will linger with me throughout the rest of my life.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

Cistan and Stuck came by to ask for him, to say they couldn’t play cards Friday and to linger with embarrassment in the hall while Violet stared at them.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison