linger
verb (used without object)
to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave.
lingers
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present tense formof linger (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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His regret lingers alongside his grief, allowing the viewer to understand his complex feelings of remorse.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Anger also lingers over the security failures surrounding the October 7 attacks, which continues to weigh on Netanyahu's standing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
But there’s still one thing that lingers, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
He needed to be patient to overcome an issue which lingers if not properly rested and, having played consistently over the past two seasons, is now reaping the rewards.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He lingers, holding his car keys, and he doesn’t say a word for what feels like an hour.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
