noun, verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

linger, stay

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Example Sentences

Example:He lingered in the city, enjoying the local culture and cuisine, rather than hightailing it out as planned.

Definition:To stay in a place or continue on a course of action for some time (opposed to leaving quickly)

From linger

Example:They decided to stay put and ride out the storm rather than hightailing it to a safer location.

Definition:To remain in a place; to continue in a given condition or situation

From stay