lingered
Example Sentences
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Inflation has lingered at levels well above the central bank’s target of 2.5% for a long time, and officials are now indicating they can no longer afford not to act.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
In 1980, it was renamed the National Museum of American History, but the tension lingered.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
"He definitely lingered on the fact that he didn't look after me very well when I was going through treatment."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
After the memorial service, El-Sayed lingered for a bit to shake the hands of people in attendance.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Alfhercht and Wielaf lingered by the front door, far away from the flames, blinking with alarm.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
