stew over
Example Sentences
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Returning players had 364 days to stew over their four-set defeat last spring and the memory of having to settle for second place was all the motivation the Chancellors needed to prevent a repeat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2023
But rather than stew over the modification in his duties, Clark embraced being asked to lead in other ways.
From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022
Still, the loss was a reminder that good habits need to be nurtured, and one the Celtics can stew over before they resume their season against the Nets next Thursday.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022
If there was a bright side, the Bills have little time to stew over the loss.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2021
He told me the catfish heads were free and that tomorrow we would have them for lunch—catfish-head stew over spaghetti.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
