lingers

Example Sentences

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"The shadow of war still lingers over Iran's sky, and in this situation, we cannot plan very well for restoration," Fartousi said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

If the conflict lingers, however, that could change, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

As the memory of it washes back over you, “Omaha” lingers, like a devastating short story — devastating because it’s about a pained father for whom the road ahead only seems to get narrower.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In his rare blend, which ages for four years, umami lingers, not saltiness, and the barrels’ microorganisms lend to the complex taste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Smoke lingers in the air, making everything look hazy.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas