were lingering
- past progressive of linger.
Example Sentences
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“Adding to the negative backdrop for crypto were lingering questions over the crypto market structure bill that’s being worked on in Congress,” Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Other pockets of pollution were lingering farther west, over Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Pittsburgh and regions in between, government data showed.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
We were lingering, but her body was turned to the ocean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
In a report on the recovery of children, Amanda Spielman said there were "lingering challenges".
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2022
The guests, having finished the dessert, were lingering over a choice vintage from the marquis's cellar.
From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by Sage, William
