dwells on
Example Sentences
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From here, much of the novel dwells on Günter’s terror and paralysis as the Nazi Party wrests control of Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
He never dwells on errors, he just kicks on.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
“Leave the World Behind” dwells on the tensions between the Sanfords and Scotts in ways that address race without actively naming it.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2023
Nesty no longer dwells on his swimming career, as groundbreaking as it was.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
He dwells on the hurried toilet, the putting on of the convict dress for the last time whilst the doctor takes professional stock of every nervous symptom.
From Oscar Wilde by Leonard Cresswell Ingleby
