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linger

verb
  1. leave slowly and hesitantly
    tarry
  2. take one's time
    dawdle
  3. be about
    tarry
  4. move to and fro
    “The shy student lingered in the corner”
    wiggle
  5. remain present although waning or gradually dying
    “The smell of fried fish lingers in the kitchen long after the meal is over.”