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  • present participle of loiter.
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loitering

[loi-ter-ing] / ˈlɔɪ tər ɪŋ /
















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Aevex External link is a California-based maker of drones and loitering munitions that recently completed its IPO External link on April 17.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

We just saw crows, loitering on fence posts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The Defense Department last week paid AeroVironment $186 million for the first procurement in a five-year, $990 million contract for its Switchblade loitering missile systems.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Geyser was found with a man at the truck stop just outside of Chicago - and about 170 miles south of Madison - after police received reports of a man and woman loitering.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

"Of course you can. Lobbies are made for loitering."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




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