Example Sentences
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Ohtani, who has missed his last two starts and received an Orthovisc injection to manage lingering discomfort in his left knee, has continued to throw on flat ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Innuendo leaves a lingering stink that’s harder to dispel.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
OTTAWA—Factory sales in Canada reached a record high in May, extending the recovery by the country’s manufacturers despite lingering trade concerns that supports a rebound for the economy after recent weakness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The breathtaking $26.5 billion listing by SK provided some much-needed affirmation to investors that the AI boom remains on course, despite lingering worries about extended valuations and eye-watering capital spending.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
But except for some blistered hands, stinging eyes, and lingering coughs, no one was badly hurt.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
