linger

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Union representatives are warning that airport lines could linger for weeks as TSA agents stay off the job until they are paid.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But even if the immediate standoff is resolved, the economic shock may linger — a reminder that in modern warfare, the battlefield doesn’t end at the front lines.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

However, some cloud will linger in north-east England and southern Scotland, making it feel a little on the cool side with highs of only 11 to 13C.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I give the pot to the cook and linger, breathing in the sweet air, marveling at the brightness of it all.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone