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lingering

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﹒Remaining in a place longer than is necessary or expected, typically out of reluctance or indecision.

﹒Lasting for a long time or slow to disappear, such as a feeling, smell, or illness.

Examples

﹒There was a lingering scent of jasmine in the hallway long after she had left.

﹒He struggled to overcome the lingering doubt that had plagued him since the meeting.

﹒The lingering effects of the storm were still visible in the debris scattered across the park.

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