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  • present participle of loiter.
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loitering

[loi-ter-ing] / ˈlɔɪ tər ɪŋ /
















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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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