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.
are lingering
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present progressiveof linger.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The worst of the storm only lasted five to 10 minutes, but the impacts are lingering 12 days later.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
While spending by wealthier shoppers helps mask what’s going on for the bulk of consumers, there are lingering worries about the sector overall in the face of inflation, especially elevated fuel prices.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Homes that are priced and marketed right are finding a buyer and going under contract in 47 days, while homes that miss the mark are lingering for a median of 88 days.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
Some of my favorite soups begin as a loose armful of aromatics and whatever vegetables are lingering in the fridge.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026
A couple of kids are lingering in their parents’ cars, while the rest wait outside, chatting in pairs or groups of three.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
