This region is defined by the lingering shadow of communism — the oppression of spirit and repression of freedoms that robbed people of their identity and dignity. (christianitytoday.com)
He still managed to score 19 goals in Ligue 1 and also swept up all other domestic trophies in brilliant season, but their failure in the Champions League could leave a lingering shadow. (footytransfer.com)
And what does arrive is devastating, a climax that might prove too needlessly bleak for many — but it leaves a lingering shadow, one that's equally poignant and alarming. (theguardian.com)