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.
will linger
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future tenseof linger.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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While Kasten and TWG Global officials insist the Dodgers aren’t for sale, uncertainty likely will linger at least until all investigations are completed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Most areas will see sunny spells although thick cloud will linger in north-west Scotland with patchy rain arriving during Friday afternoon.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
"That model is currently showing improvements on Saturday, but it is likely that smoke will linger and recirculate for a while," the agency said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Whether the Middle East conflict drags on or ends swiftly remains an open question, but fear about the rapidly evolving AI landscape will linger.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 1, 2026
“The Midwife will linger here three days. No longer. They will look for me back in Sisterton.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
