loitered
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An Arab official familiar with Iranian attacks said such vessels often loitered around areas where attacks on commercial vessels occurred.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
In the days, weeks and months leading up to the release of “Michael,” the one question that loitered at the top of my mind was why Jackson’s estate wasn’t content to leave well enough alone.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
Border Patrol cops loitered on the sidewalks of a popular nightlife strip, where they got an earful from a passerby in a pink pointelle shirt.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2025
Dave Roberts loitered on the top step of the dugout, his best-laid plans once again not sticking to the script.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2024
We had a hurried conference out on the landing, then followed the rest of the class down the stairs and loitered just inside the main doorway.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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