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lin·ger over

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  1. dwell on, linger oververb

    delay

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  1. linger over

    To linger over something means to spend a prolonged period of time over an action, conversation, or in a particular place, often because you enjoy it, it's interesting or difficult to leave or finish. It can also refer to delaying or being slow in leaving or doing something.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of linger over in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of linger over in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of linger over in a Sentence

  1. Constanze Stelzenmueller:

    She’s used to awkward meetings, she’s handled them quite well. You don’t linger over the personal.

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