lingers

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More broadly, analysts have warned of the country's reliance on an AI investment boom to fuel growth, alongside consumer fatigue as the energy shock from the war on Iran lingers.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

For a player like Plum, that kind of outcome lingers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“Economic pain points of Indian citizens are going to increase if this crisis lingers on,” said Verma.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

If the conflict lingers, however, that could change, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Bando lingers over a rock outcrop, and we are happy to see a swatch of rare bluebells.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George