linger over
Example Sentences
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There should be enough food to linger over, enough food for seconds, enough food that nobody is quietly wondering what they’ll eat when they get home.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
In the Starbucks drive-thru, I open Gi and linger over a poll about problem behaviors.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
As I wrote in a guide about neighborhood, the restaurant embodies the Parisian way of dining: guests linger over wine and good conversation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
When hurricanes stall, they linger over one area for far longer than normal, leading to repeated waves of rain, flooding and wind damage.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025
When we finally come down a “secret” staircase, I linger over family pictures in the hallway.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
