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In the modern era, the most influential version of the puzzle — and the one that “Reality+” most dwells upon — appears in the opening sections of René Descartes’ “Meditations.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022

The investigation into the 1997 disappearance of Don Lewis, Ms. Baskin’s wealthy former husband — one of several mysteries the show dwells upon — never officially closed.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2020

It’s true the piece doesn’t offer any new material about the case, and while it does provide a fair amount of background, it hardly dwells upon the horrifying details.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2018

But probabilities aren't something Liz dwells upon much, barely six months after Paul's death and almost a decade after Jeremy's.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2018

Then his mind, turning away from nature, dwells upon man, and the problem of human life.

From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Inman, Thomas



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