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loitering

[loi-ter-ing] / ˈlɔɪ tər ɪŋ /
















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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

After the result, us reporters were still loitering in the street and we were kept waiting ages for the winner, the loser and the prime minister to leave.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Deputies discovered the victim, a resident of North Carolina, and Govantes acting suspiciously and loitering outside a Sephora store in Chino Hills on Saturday afternoon, according to deputies.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

I was a much easier target, caught at recess behind the school or loitering around the Big Store.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam