dwelled on
Example Sentences
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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
In other words, Julie has fine-tuned those relationships that mean the most to her and not dwelled on those that she may miss out on in the future.
From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023
As the singer dwelled on one line of poetry, repeating it over and over, Ms. Kar closed her eyes, letting the notes sink in.
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2022
We both were aware of the serious risks involved in playing together in a white neighbourhood, but we never dwelled on them.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
