lingering

Example Sentences

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The average length of unemployment has been lingering near six months.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Office worker Dinh Tung is among them, and says he misses lingering with colleagues at tables that spilled into the street.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

For investors bullish on golf’s future, Callaway might be the more attractive entry point given its lingering discount over its competitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Southern California residents should give nesting birds plenty of space and avoid lingering near nest sites, the post said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

When I reached our foyer, I stood next to the entry hall table, lingering there.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English