linger with

Example Sentences

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Mr Timms said even if all the rubbish was collected, the pest issue would still linger, with the rodents likely to start nesting in residents' homes or cars.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

That fact would linger with Riley, who was later inspired to create an annual health check for USC coaches, encouraging them to take their health seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Are there any visuals from the Fort McMurray fire that linger with you most when it comes to recalling this?

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023

The chicken is crunchy, slightly greasy and juicy; the mouth-tingling Szechuan spice doesn’t build up or linger with each bite.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022

I can afford to linger with these two for one more night, until I heal enough to return to tracking down information about Day.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu