The doubts lingered however, long after reason should have bullied them into surrender.

But a terrible doubt lingers over France's ability to score.

"You are quite sure that not a lurking doubt or suspicion lingers in your mind?"

Both companies say they have backed off, but doubts linger.

However, doubts linger as to whether the market can maintain its course in the face of the global economic crisis.

The general wanted to believe this, but his doubts lingered.

He knew the enemy would have to come this way, but, still, doubts lingered at the edge of his judgment.

A 2-5 start has allowed the questions and the doubts to linger.

But doubts linger and this lack of definition needs to be cleared up.

But some doubts lingered about the success of the strategy.