stew over
Example Sentences
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Rather than stew over whether Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson should be admitted, the Baseball Hall of Fame should open a special wing for miscreants.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025
Still, the loss was a reminder that good habits need to be nurtured, and one the Celtics can stew over before they resume their season against the Nets next Thursday.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022
If there was a bright side, the Bills have little time to stew over the loss.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2021
Washington has a bye this week, giving it ample time to stew over its miscues but few options to correct them.
From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2021
I didn’t want to stew over the detention note that she or Pa had to sign.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
