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linger

[ling-ger] / ˈlɪŋ gər /




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Diverse culinary offerings cater to electric-vehicle owners, who can linger at stations as their cars charge, while also drawing drivers of more fuel-efficient cars that require fewer stops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But the Ashes hangover – pun intended – will linger over this England regime.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

There are also risk factors that continue to linger.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The stock is falling as spending fears linger.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

It was like the times when he awoke so heavy with sleep that to stir even a linger seemed impossible.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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