lingered

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During that time, he’s lingered just below the first tier of indie-rock singer-songwriters in terms of popularity and critical acclaim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Arcaded buildings glowed as friends gathered over shisha, families strolled with children and couples lingered over coffee.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

After Reagan narrowly survived an assassin’s bullet outside the same Washington Hilton where the correspondents dinner took place, the bump in his approval ratings lingered for months.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

His passion for music, however, lingered persistently in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The men lingered, talking to one another in small groups.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple