Sentence examples for the lingering from inspiring English sources

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the lingering

verb

To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

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The lingering matters.

Yet the lingering worry remains.

But the lingering question is, what next?

The lingering problem, though, was the ending.

The lingering question was his sight.

The lingering, punishing question is why.

Some stress the lingering effects of racism.

That, and the lingering reputation.

The lingering issue was religion.

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The words lingered, the table silent.

The question lingers in the air, unanswered.

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