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[ling-ger] / ˈlɪŋ gər /




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While several industry experts told MarketWatch that controversies over advertisements tend to fizzle out in the medium term, there’s always a chance that damage to its brand could linger.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

But the concern now, as Stewart continues to deal with a foot issue, is whether this injury could continue to linger beyond just a game or two of his sophomore season.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

But just the fact that he requires a woman to linger around him all the time, ready to express her devotion and that of his most ardent followers, isn’t a great look.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

Expedition leader Josy Cardoso expects the new boat to bring travelers closer to rays, and to let them linger with the animals longer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

I always sorta linger in Mrs. McCallister’s art class.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

U.S. natural gas futures settled at their highest level in a month as hot weather lingers into late August and early September, maintaining high power-sector demand.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

As attendees make their way out of the venue, excitement lingers through the air.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The attack still lingers in metro Detroit’s close-knit Jewish community, which is centered on Moss’ congressional district.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

"But there's also a surprising amount of heart – of the warm, still-beating kind – as it lingers on the faces of its fallen," she said.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

She liked this solitary work, her lingers catching and releasing, pulling and knotting in old rhythms, especially after having to mentor the Hunters.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

But the chemicals take a long time to break down and have lingered in the environment, particularly in landfill, where they can leach into waterways and then into the sea.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Despite admitting that he’d like to be asked back to the band, bad blood lingered.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

One moment from Bottura’s episode has lingered most.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

The network’s afternoon news update lingered on the halo of dark droplets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

I veered to a stop at the end of the hall and lingered just out of sight.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Another negative was lingering suspicion over the 2015 diesel scandal, when Volkswagen admitted to cheating on U.S. emissions tests.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

When Shakeel holed out off Josh Tongue, any lingering doubts that England would not beat the fading light disappeared as Pakistan subsided to 194 all out.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

He’s been just serving as the designated hitter in the meantime, while managing lingering inflammation and soreness in his left knee, primarily aggravated by pitching.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

She said the lingering “thought that I might have to move because I can’t afford to live here,” prevents her from getting too attached to the community, and “that sucks.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Inadvertently, she caught a lingering whiff of it, and a pleasant thrum tickled the edges of her senses.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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