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Linger

ˈlɪŋɡə

Linger definitions
verb
linger lingered lingering lingers
  1. stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave

    "she lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine"

    wait around stay remain stay put wait
    • spend a long time over (something)

      "she lingered over her meal"

    • be slow to disappear or die

      "the tradition seems to linger on"