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loitering

[loi-ter-ing] / ˈlɔɪ tər ɪŋ /
















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We just saw crows, loitering on fence posts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

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

Drones were spotted this month in France, loitering around a gunpowder plant and a train station where tanks are located.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

He leaves, only to be arrested in town—twice, both times for loitering.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario