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
The network’s afternoon news update lingered on the halo of dark droplets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Most of those arrivals have been sent back to Morocco but crowds of the youngest ones lingered, saying they hoped to make it to mainland Europe.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
It was not, but he lingered in a semiconscious condition until shortly after noon on the magic day.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
