verb
to stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
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The scent of the flowers seemed to linger in the air long after they had been picked.
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I told him to hurry up, but he just likes to linger around and take his time.
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Let's linger at the park for a bit before heading home.
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The memories of her childhood would always linger in the back of her mind.