linger over

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Doubts linger over if a stronger yuan on its own would do the trick in tackling China’s trade imbalance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Questions now linger over whether Alvarez is fading.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

She let her finger linger over the red button, then drew away.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie