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dwelled 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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England fans dwelled on the agonising near misses in the knockout stages of major tournaments - Diego Maradona's handball in 1986, losses on penalties to Germany in 1990 and 1996.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2024

In an interview, Mr. Heffernan said he had not dwelled on trying to understand what was behind the attack.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2024

His speeches dwelled on the need for good governance, racial harmony and political stability.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

In accepting the best director prize for “The Fabelmans” at the Globes, the 76-year-old dwelled on the deeply personal nature of his latest film, a semi-autobiographical rumination on his tumultuous adolescence.

From Washington Post • Jan. 15, 2023

For years he had dwelled on that walk across the park.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan