WordNet
linger over
v. delay [syn: dwell on]
Usage examples of "linger over".
Her mind immediately shied away from Joe, because that hurt was too powerful to linger over.
She didn't linger over the chore, well aware of his dislike for having to rely on her aid.
Since the young drow was clearly beyond help, Henge did not linger over him or waste any energy on grief.
Whatever curse may linger over the Tower of the Hand, I pray I'm small enough to escape its notice.