- present participle of loiter.
loitering
Example Sentences
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“For privacy purposes, they’re not flying just in the sky and loitering, they’re responding at the onset of a call, usually through 9-1-1,” Warner said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
A Russian deep sea 'research' ship, the Yantar, has been seen loitering close to the points where these cables come ashore.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Low-cost drones and loitering munitions allow smaller units to deliver precision strikes once reserved for advanced militaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
The U.S. also has loitering, guided munitions, such as AeroVironment’s Switchblade, that can be used for different combat objectives.
From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026
He was still loitering, trying to think of something else to say, when Henry glanced up at him.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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