dwell

Example Sentences

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"I want to achieve a lot more in the game and I can't dwell on people's thoughts. That's going to hinder me, not help me."

From BBC

That song opened Friday night's encore, which dwelt largely on their 90s material, including Let Down - a deep cut that's had a new lease of life on TikTok - and the epic Paranoid Android.

From BBC

Mr. Richardson tries not to dwell on the subject, but it’s clear that Matthiessen possessed a Paul Newman-esque beauty, which he found both burdensome and advantageous.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a recent interview with NPR, she reveals that she’s reached a place of “acceptance” and “strange apathy,” adding that she isn’t seeking reconciliation and doesn’t dwell on repairing the relationship.

From Salon

"A game like this, you can't dwell into it too much," said vice-captain Pant, who took charge of the team after Gill was forced out.

From Barron's