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loitering

[loi-ter-ing] / ˈlɔɪ tər ɪŋ /
















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Loitering in the body care aisle of a big box store, hoping someone will arrive to quell the robot’s tone so you can move through the world odor-free, is a uniquely modern humiliation ritual.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Loitering has worsened the past couple years, Reason said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2018

Loitering in the lobby of Hotel Deco XV is encouraged.

From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2017

Loitering nearby, I spotted a number of middle aged men approach the table, shouting about one wrestler or another, cheering over the inclusion of some obscure reference.

From The Verge • Jan. 5, 2015

Loitering stablehands eyed her insolently, but Ser Horas Redwyne averted his gaze as she passed, and his brother Hobber pretended not to see her.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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