Linger
WordNet
verb
(1) Leave slowly and hesitantly
(2) Take one's time; proceed slowly
(3) Be about
"The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"
"Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
(4) Move to and fro
"The shy student lingered in the corner"
(5) Remain present although waning or gradually dying
"Her perfume lingered on"
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