dwell on

Example Sentences

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Forgiveness is posthumously granted through cinema, shaving away anything unpleasant that is no longer necessary to dwell on.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He didn’t dwell on the product’s profit potential, focusing instead on its value to Apple’s overall ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But that morning, he didn’t have time to dwell on the attack.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

It could have gone the exact same way in the second Test, I'm not one to dwell on could've, would've, should've.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They did not dwell on racial issues per se.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson