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tarry
/ˈtæ.ɹi/
noun
verb
To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
Similar: abide
To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
Similar: hang about, hang around, linger, loiter
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