wallow

Example Sentences

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Having lost their World Cup play-off semi-finals against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy respectively five days earlier, given the choice, Wales and Northern Ireland would probably have had the night off to wallow.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

The actors wallow in the interstices of the dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

But if you’re ever tempted to wallow about it, consider the romantic trials of “Downton Abbey” heroine Lady Mary.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2025

But her daughter can only wallow in her own discomforts.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García