Example Sentences

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It has loitered over sensitive areas of Montana where nuclear warheads are siloed, leading the military to take actions to prevent it from collecting intelligence.

From Washington Times • Feb. 4, 2023

It has loitered over sensitive areas of Montana where nuclear warheads are siloed, prompting the military to take actions to prevent it from collecting intelligence.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023

His Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny has loitered around the midsection of the list for the past few weeks.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2017

Since the Fourth Republic was launched in December 1946, Charles de Gaulle has loitered not too patiently in the wings, waiting for his chance to make a grand entrance on the French political scene.

From Time Magazine Archive

The stately Roman maid has loitered, Pensive, upon my flowering shore, Shedding some pearly drops to think, Italia she may see no more.

From The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters by Bowen, Sue Petigru