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linger

/ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/

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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.

Examples :

"After the bell rang, some students lingered in the hallway to chat with their friends. "

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verb

To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

Examples :

"The old apple tree, struck by lightning last summer, continues to linger, barely producing any fruit. "

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verb

(often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

Examples :

"The team lingered on the problem of the low test scores, carefully analyzing past lessons and discussing possible solutions. "

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