dwelt on
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On average, their eyes dwelt on their screen for longer when the language was angry and emotive.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
Indeed, commentators seem to have dwelt on little else.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
In the "risk assessment" part of its statement explaining its latest rate hike last week, the European Central Bank dwelt on various threats to the region's outlook, starting with the Ukraine war.
From Reuters ● Dec. 20, 2022
Mr. Nelson dwelt on Mr. Floyd’s size and muscular build, telling the jury in his opening statement, “You will see that three Minneapolis police officers could not overcome the strength of Mr. Floyd.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2021
Samuel’s jeweled, sardonic eyes dwelt on Tom’s face until Tom said, “What’s the matter, Father?”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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