linger

Example Sentences

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Some northern areas of the UK could see some cloud lingering with other areas also seeing some early morning mist and fog.

From BBC

Mr. Haber stepped out but lingered with a hand on the door.

From Literature

The commanding officer dismissed us and I lingered outside of his door longer than I needed to, straightening and fiddling with my uniform.

From Literature

Together, these lingering chemical traces reveal how mummification methods changed and became more sophisticated over hundreds of years.

From Science Daily

The potluck functioned primarily as a social technology — a practical, edible reason for people to linger together after the service.

From Salon