How to pronounce linger

Listen to linger in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“linger” in real sentences

228 clips in the index · 35 American · 22 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. Why should I linger here?

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  2. But even now, the suspicions linger.

    60 Minutes Australia · hear it here

  3. Who's likely to linger and talk to them?

    The Atlantic · hear it here

  4. Uh and so, you know, >> memory has to linger.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

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