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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are lingering" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that remains in a place or continues to exist for a prolonged period, often in a somewhat negative or unwanted context.
Example: "The scent of the flowers are lingering in the air long after the event has ended."
Alternatives: "are remaining" or "are persisting".
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True, there are lingering environmental issues.
But the storm's effects are lingering.
New condos are lingering on the market.
There are lingering pans across the ingredients.
Some of the affordable are lingering too".
And there are lingering misconceptions about the disease's demographics.
People are lingering to read and add their own.
There are lingering peeks into closets and under beds.
Topping the list are lingering problems with his right knee.
Every time I've been there, people are lingering.
Already, both are lingering irritants to the administration.
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