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- noun Plural form of
lingerer .
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Examples
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Amongst the lingerers were a few officers in the uniform of the Guard, who stood talking together in one corner.
A Modern Mercenary Hesketh Vernon Hesketh Prichard 1899
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Too many of the others were "lingerers," as Lincoln called them.
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The place is getting emptier and emptier after his departure, leaving lingerers alone with their $7 Cokes and $12 glasses of wine.
Election 2010: A walk on the mild side of victory (or defeat) parties Dan Zak 2010
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He did not approve of protracted breakfasts, and employed the technique of discreet harassment to discourage lingerers.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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He did not approve of protracted breakfasts, and employed the technique of discreet harassment to discourage lingerers.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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He did not approve of protracted breakfasts, and employed the technique of discreet harassment to discourage lingerers.
The Mistaken Wife Rose Melikan 2010
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After he wraps up his talk and the applause dies down, the lingerers circle around him, waiting to introduce themselves and have their hats signed.
The Big Catch: Fly-fishing guru 'Lefty' Kreh of Maryland is still making a splash 2010
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Vaporize left lane lingerers and enjoy high speed drive through their rapidly dissipating smoky remains.
Move over Jersey drivers, Manahan takes on the left-lane lingerers 2009
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Move over Jersey drivers, Manahan takes on the left-lane lingerers - NJVoices: Guest blog
Move over Jersey drivers, Manahan takes on the left-lane lingerers 2009
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Only a few lingerers remain in the building that now feels like a rain forest after a downpour.
Fade Lisa McMann 2009
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