lingers

Example Sentences

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The sight of Gabriel wiping away tears as PSG's players celebrated with the trophy will be one that lingers long in the memory of Arsenal supporters.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

If conflict lingers through the summer, it could add a full percentage point to inflation this year, according to analysts at LPL Financial.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

For a player like Plum, that kind of outcome lingers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“Economic pain points of Indian citizens are going to increase if this crisis lingers on,” said Verma.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Even the little one lingers at the edge, holding swansdown puffs, ready to spray Sophia with a perfume atomizer.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton