How to use "linger" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "linger" in popular movie and book plots

  • Her accusations linger in his mind.  - Her (film)
  • Charlie and Grandpa Joe linger behind after the others leave, and the Oompa-Loompas tempt them to sample the drink.  - Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka (play)
  • Tensions linger between Curtis and Sam over his loss of a job/income at such a crucial time for their family.  - Take Shelter
  • Business goes up as people linger to decide what to exchange.  - Taipei Exchanges
  • The old woman continues to linger at the clinic, much to Mina's annoyance.  - Saved by the Great White Hope
  • Rowena explains Kodai's past; how the Time Ripple is created after Celebi time-travels and will linger for a day.  - Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
  • Benton and Corday linger together after everyone else go their separate ways.  - And in the End...
  • After Bianca is buried in the local cemetery, Lars and Margo linger at the grave site.  - Lars and the Real Girl
  • The "mononoke" are a type of ayakashi, unnatural spirits that linger in the human world.  - Mononoke (TV series)
  • As they linger over drinks after dinner, Josie discusses her unhappy marriage.  - The Rich Man's Wife
  • Cat is able to kill one by destroying his mind, but even so the dead man seems to linger as a part of their group consciousness.  - Eye of Cat
  • Beatrice and Benedick linger a moment and eventually confess their love to one another.  - Much Ado About Nothing (1993 film)
  • Memories of Lorraine linger for all of them, especially Pursy, who vividly recalls her mother ignoring her in favor of pursuing a career.  - A Love Song for Bobby Long
  • As the scenario begins, the players are told that the evil wizard Acererak is said to linger in his ancient tomb in undead form.  - Tomb of Horrors

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