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linger over

VERB
beat a dead horse
Synonyms


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

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

In the Starbucks drive-thru, I open Gi and linger over a poll about problem behaviors.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Even so, concerns linger over markets heading into this week’s slate of Big Tech earnings, when five companies comprising around a quarter of the S&P 500’s market value report results.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

Fra’ Mani Salami Trio – There’s salami for quick sandwiches, and then there’s salami you linger over.

From Salon Dec. 4, 2025

Two blimps linger over the Beauty Minister's head, chasing each other in a perfect circle.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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