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wallow

[wol-oh] / ˈwɒl oʊ /




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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

Maria’s mother warned her about Arlene, but she refuses to wallow in regret.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

“We don’t have to wallow in the misery that people expect us to be wallowing in. We can use those obstacles and stand on them. And I did.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

That’s a wallow, but notice how the water is perfectly clear.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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