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dwelling on

VERB

linger over; be engrossed in

Synonyms

WEAK

consider continue elaborate emphasize expatiate harp on involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

forget ignore miss pass

VERB

linger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize harp on

WEAK

consider continue dwell upon elaborate expatiate involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

dismiss disregard forget ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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Unlike so many retellings of famous assassinations, attempted or otherwise, Harron’s movie gets to the heart of its subject’s discontent without dwelling on dramatizations of Solanas’ fragile psyche.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Jailing Garner, Judge Brian Cummings KC said: "The suffering experienced by Mr McColl was quite unspeakable and really does not bear dwelling on."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Ayewa doesn’t spend her energy dwelling on the shortcomings of the past or present, but instead insists that we all take action and work toward a better future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When they first put the dwelling on the market, Zeta-Jones told the Wall Street Journal that they no longer needed such an expansive abode, particularly after their two children had grown up and left home.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

But there was no point dwelling on what had been.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo