dwell on/upon
phrasal verb
dwelled on/upon or dwelt on/upon; dwelling on/upon; dwells on/upon
: to think or talk about (something) for a long time
There is no need to dwell on the past.
Don't dwell upon your mistakes.
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Despite her long term notoriety, this iconic musician doesn’t dwell on past triumphs.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The developers didn’t want to dwell on the hazards.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
His ability to call plays — while not having to dwell on them — provides an edge many other coaches don’t have.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Those born under Aquarius are unafraid of change and do not dwell on decision-making.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The developers didn’t want to dwell on the hazards.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
His ability to call plays — while not having to dwell on them — provides an edge many other coaches don’t have.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Those born under Aquarius are unafraid of change and do not dwell on decision-making.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dwell on/upon
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“Dwell on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwell%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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