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to tarry
01
to delay departure, often due to reluctance to leave or being absorbed in an activity
Example
The travelers tarried at the scenic viewpoint to take photographs of the landscape.
The children wanted to tarry at the playground, reluctant to leave their games behind.
We decided to tarry at the beach a little longer to watch the sunset.
02
leave slowly and hesitantly
tarry
01
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
Example
The travelers tarried at the scenic viewpoint to take photographs of the landscape.
The children wanted to tarry at the playground, reluctant to leave their games behind.
We decided to tarry at the beach a little longer to watch the sunset.
She knew she should leave, but she couldn’t help but tarry in the cozy café.
Despite having plans for the evening, he chose to tarry and enjoy the conversation with friends.
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