dwell on

Example Sentences

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Forgiveness is posthumously granted through cinema, shaving away anything unpleasant that is no longer necessary to dwell on.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos” doesn’t dwell on who invented what and when.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He didn’t dwell on the product’s profit potential, focusing instead on its value to Apple’s overall ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But that morning, he didn’t have time to dwell on the attack.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

In general, I understood that it was better for all of us not to acknowledge the hate or dwell on the risk, even when others felt compelled to bring it up.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama