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All things for those who use the English language but still there's a lot to learn.
Please follow the instance's guidelines and keep on-topic. Any level of question is welcome, either from a beginner or from an almost-native speaker.
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If you used either, I'd understand perfectly what you meant.
EDIT: I should point out that "looming" suggests something ominous or negative. Where "lingering" doesn't necessarily mean a negative upcoming event, only one that is likely unavoidable.