linger

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But it does reaffirm Lilly’s commitment to its strategy at a time when enterprises are feeling pressure to adopt the technology, even as questions linger around the return on investment.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Like the locals, you might plan to go for a meal and linger the whole evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Smell, he says, is tricky, as the aroma may linger and become a distraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But even if the immediate standoff is resolved, the economic shock may linger — a reminder that in modern warfare, the battlefield doesn’t end at the front lines.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

He tried not to linger on the word we.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan