lingered
Example Sentences
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But the chemicals take a long time to break down and have lingered in the environment, particularly in landfill, where they can leach into waterways and then into the sea.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
One moment from Bottura’s episode has lingered most.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
For most of these drinks, the artificial flavors lingered in my mouth after I’d drained the can.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Unlike the plant-based moisturizers I had been using before this experiment, the tallow-based creams lingered on my skin for hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
One morning three women from Barracks 28 lingered inside a few minutes to avoid the cold.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
