lingering

Example Sentences

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As a result, she says, conventional therapy may ease symptoms for a while without addressing lingering underlying causes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In fact, it’s often better when made from the odds and ends already lingering around your kitchen.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Earlier this year, she suffered lingering concussion symptoms following a freak gym accident in which the locking mechanism on a leg-press machine failed and a 45kg weight crashed onto her head and knee.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Earlier this month, Busch had complained of a lingering, substantial cough, radioing his team to ask for the aid of a doctor after a race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“This is immersive theater,” said Molly, lingering behind a moment to turn off the projector and adjust the auditorium lights.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny