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Free sign upThe phrase "lingering problem" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a problem that continues or persists for a long period of time and has not yet been resolved. For example: "The city is still struggling to solve the lingering problem of homelessness."
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The lingering problem, though, was the ending.
The lingering problem can have serious health repercussions: mold.
"This is a lingering problem that is not going to get better," he said.
A lingering problem since the Who revival has been the trouble with regeneration.
One lingering problem in the Valley is a dearth of successful public offerings.
Age falsification has been a lingering problem in international women's gymnastics.
This is a lingering problem that is not going to get better.
Ed Wade, the Astros' general manager, said the team was confident the injury would not be a lingering problem.
They have to hope, though, Justin Morneau's stiff back is not going to be a lingering problem.
It seems that the visit also makes plain a lingering problem for Krakower: he could be the regime's next victim.
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But there is a lingering problem--How can we tell what a person is really worth?
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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