lingering doubt

collocation in English

meaningsoflingeringanddoubt

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lingering
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər.ɪŋ/us
/ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ.ɪŋ/
lasting a ...
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doubt
noun[C or U]
uk
/daʊt/us
/daʊt/
(a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true ...
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(Definition oflingeringanddoubtfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is alingeringdoubtabout the inquiry, and some considerable feeling.
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So why is there alingeringdoubtabout the pledge?
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But there is alingeringdoubton the subject of the liberty of the individual within a planned community.
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This debate must put to bed for good anylingeringdoubtthat anyone has ever had that attacking benefit fraud is somehow attacking the poor.
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However, there is alingeringdoubtin the minds of many of the families involved.
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I hope that the report has proved beyond anylingeringdoubtthe true nature of those despicable individuals.
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I hope he will remove anylingeringdoubtthat that statement was mere words intended to influence events at the end of this month.
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That should remove anylingeringdoubtthat women would not give equal work and would not give great service.
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However, if there was anylingeringdoubtin my mind about that, he has demonstrated tonight beyond all possible doubt that he has read it carefully.
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That is in fact thelingeringdoubt.
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As long as he keeps it secret, is there not alingeringdoubtthat it might be brought out of the cupboard at the appropriate time?
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There is always alingeringdoubtin parents' minds whether some inaccurate information has got on to the record card, or whether the examination papers were mixed up.
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There is nowlingeringdoubtabout the authenticity of this love match.
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They are smitten by each other and by night, she takes the bold decision to run away with him without a hint of regret orlingeringdoubt.
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It is also related to general problems of governance, fiscal crisis, and lingering doubts about appropriate tradeoffs between the environment and development.
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The lingering doubts about his friend and lover is now fueled by his restive passions which is burning brightly.
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However, there remained lingering doubts that he was implementing the restructuring moves necessary to remain viable in the future without further government loans.
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His endorsement erased any lingering doubts the band had about the song.
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Aldridge resigned saying that he denied the claims, but to avoid any lingering doubts about it, he was leaving the company.
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