dwelled on
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It dwells on the conversations anybody would want dwelled on, like with President Trump and Chris Christie as each recovered from near-death Covid experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
What I really dwelled on was thinking about how to tell this story in a way that was approachable and entertaining for people.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
England fans dwelled on the agonising near misses in the knockout stages of major tournaments - Diego Maradona's handball in 1986, losses on penalties to Germany in 1990 and 1996.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2024
His speeches dwelled on the need for good governance, racial harmony and political stability.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
The old men looked at their stalklike legs, dwelled on the cords in the backs of their knees and remembered old dance steps they had not done in twenty years.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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