lingered
Example Sentences
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But the chemicals take a long time to break down and have lingered in the environment, particularly in landfill, where they can leach into waterways and then into the sea.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
One moment from Bottura’s episode has lingered most.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
For most of these drinks, the artificial flavors lingered in my mouth after I’d drained the can.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Any who lingered too long on the coastal path were immediately ushered back out by the soldiers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Thorn and Valley lingered near her, and Seven could almost feel the nervous energy coming from their direction.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
