stew over
Example Sentences
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Returning players had 364 days to stew over their four-set defeat last spring and the memory of having to settle for second place was all the motivation the Chancellors needed to prevent a repeat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2023
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
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
The Texans had a long time to stew over their opening defeat at Kansas City - and then had to watch former star wideout D-Hop go wild for Arizona.
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2020
These officers take them to their jefe, who is cooking a pot of stew over a campfire.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
