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

The gloriously confident Eden and the tormented Don seek clashing versions of artistic success, and when both eventually arrive there, the clash resounds and lingers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The camera lingers on a boombox on a shelf as she sets out on a contemplative drive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

A tiny button lingers in the corner of my vision, something I can tap to reconnect us.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu