linger over

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Verb linger over has 1 sense

dwell on, linger over - delay
--₁ is one way to hesitate, waver, waffle
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Linger Over

Verb:

Sense 1: To remain in a place or situation for a longer period of time than necessary or expected.

Example sentence: After finishing his meal, he decided to linger over a cup of coffee.

Sense 2: To take one's time in appreciating or savoring something.

Example sentence: The art enthusiasts would often linger over each painting in the gallery.