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Joe Martinez, whose son, Kahlel, has been on the same team for about a year, said Caligiuri rarely dwells on his accomplishments.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

He never dwells on errors, he just kicks on.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2026

Ms. Kondo dwells on the kyureki lunisolar calendar, which breaks down our four seasons into six segments, with 24 divisions, or sekki, among them—and even further still into five-day segments known as ko.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

“Leave the World Behind” dwells on the tensions between the Sanfords and Scotts in ways that address race without actively naming it.

From Salon Dec. 8, 2023

It is resolved to raise Kai Kobad to the throne, who like Feridun before him dwells on Elburz.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Max Duncker



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