- present tense form of linger (3rd person singular).
lingers
Example Sentences
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The series was promoted as a glimpse into “a world where the spirit of the Old West still lingers and the fight for order never ends.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Anger also lingers over the security failures surrounding the October 7 attacks, which continues to weigh on Netanyahu's standing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
But there’s still one thing that lingers, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Maybe that’s why this picnic lingers with me.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
Ryan lingers for a minute, waiting to see what I do, but when I just sit there, he collects his phone and goes on.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
