lingering

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This relationship suggests the seals may be repaying a lingering oxygen debt accumulated during diving and hunting trips.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

His victory sets up a general election campaign focused on the lingering fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“The ‘teflon market’ has proved resilient despite lingering concerns, driven by strong corporate profits,” notes Truist Chief Investment Officer Keith Lerner.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“The ‘teflon market’ has proved resilient despite lingering concerns, driven by strong corporate profits,” Lerner said.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The ICU with the lingering burns and grievously wounded patients got to be too difficult, and she asked to be transferred back to the ER to do triage.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge