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The phrase "attempt to linger for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an effort to stay in a particular place or situation for a longer period of time.
Example: "Despite the cold weather, she made an attempt to linger for a few more moments at the beautiful sunset."
Alternatives: "try to stay for" or "make an effort to remain for".
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No attempt to linger for a walk or talk.
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Ewald wondered what would happen then could the guilty microbe evolve into a more benign form, in an attempt to linger longer in the host?
The rain has continued, but still does not appear likely to linger for too much longer.
Today's population, by contrast, is older and is expected to linger for longer in retirement.
(Should you care to linger for a dance party after the concert, admission is just $20 more).
The political fallout is likely to linger for a long time, especially if Bush loses Texas.
Mark said it was unusual for these layers to linger for so long.
Ben Bernanke at the Fed expects unemployment to linger for years.
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This will encourage your guests to linger for a while and discuss their new finds.
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