wallow
Example Sentences
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Having lost their World Cup play-off semi-finals against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy respectively five days earlier, given the choice, Wales and Northern Ireland would probably have had the night off to wallow.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Maria’s mother warned her about Arlene, but she refuses to wallow in regret.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
It's a return to the cheeky good humour he's known for - because, Sam being Sam, he'd rather count his blessings than wallow in his feelings.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
It won’t slam the door on Tesfaye’s movie ambitions, but as a bid to conquer the big screen, it’s an off-putting, see-what-sticks wallow that treats the power of cinema like a midconcert costume change.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025
There was no time to wallow in what could have been.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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