lingering

Example Sentences

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She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

His conviction has sparked outrage over Nigeria's lingering electricity problems, especially as he had promised to improve power supply while in office.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Crude prices have been lingering around $100 a barrel as the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route looked like it would remain blocked for the foreseeable future.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But in places like Miami, Tampa, Houston and San Antonio, many homes are lingering for much longer, according to Zillow.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Despite lingering feelings of fatigue from the aftereffects of the infection and malaria, Roosevelt walked confidently onto the stage.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple