lingered

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By then the couple was out of earshot, but the man’s “enough please” comment lingered.

From Salon • May 22, 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

Many of their court cases have lingered unresolved for years, reinforcing the sense their concerns are ignored.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The aftereffects of the 2023 crisis might have lingered long enough that banks are still positioned relatively well to shield against more deposit flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It was a glow that lingered long after the singing had finished.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo