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Example Sentences
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Initial concerns that stricter Islamist rules would be imposed by Sharaa and his supporters, who adhere to a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam, have not materialised in the main, but worries still linger for some.
From BBC
Cloudy skies may obscure the view for some, with rain lingering in parts of central and eastern England and Scotland.
From BBC
And so the players showed up brandishing hope for this summer while sweetly admitting the emotion that still lingers from last fall.
From Los Angeles Times
Ventura County fire officials said they followed protocol when they left the Balcom fire — clearing containment lines, dropping retardant, and using a drone with an infrared camera to identify lingering heat.
From Los Angeles Times
He told one associate that he wanted to give his successor a “fresh start” and that lingering until the end of the year would hinder whomever the board picks to lead the company going forward.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
