linger

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Price surges in fuel could also linger, as companies are often slow to lower prices after their costs decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But it does reaffirm Lilly’s commitment to its strategy at a time when enterprises are feeling pressure to adopt the technology, even as questions linger around the return on investment.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

It may be a bit more of a struggle for some Irish Sea coasts where fog could linger into Saturday afternoon.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Catherine retrieves my pencil and lets her fingers linger on mine as she hands it to me.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen