wallow in
Example Sentences
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When I think about Mexico, I don’t wallow in memories involving Montezuma and his gastrointestinal revenge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I wonder if the reaction to the book is less about Burden’s marriage and more an excuse to wallow in our own perceived lack of agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“But you can’t wallow in grief while you’re actively caregiving. I’d never get anything done. You soldier on.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
It's a return to the cheeky good humour he's known for - because, Sam being Sam, he'd rather count his blessings than wallow in his feelings.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
“You didn’t give up on me and let me wallow in my grief. And I’m not giving up on you now. You can do this. You’re stronger than this thing—and you can beat it.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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