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as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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Recent Examples of dwell
Surtain is not one to dwell on accolades or praise.
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Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Gone Fishing Pinterest reeled in a certain nautical trend to inspire those who dwell where the land means the sea: the fisherman aesthetic.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The furnishings of the main building, where white women dwelled, were tasteful and comfortable, albeit sparely decorated.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The goal isn’t to dwell on the negative but to equip yourself with an accurate picture of the industry’s trajectory.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Gone Fishing Pinterest reeled in a certain nautical trend to inspire those who dwell where the land means the sea: the fisherman aesthetic.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The furnishings of the main building, where white women dwelled, were tasteful and comfortable, albeit sparely decorated.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The goal isn’t to dwell on the negative but to equip yourself with an accurate picture of the industry’s trajectory.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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As Alonso remains unsigned and his suitors dwindle, a surprising team could swoop in to sign him.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some 41,000 people remained under an evacuation order or warning in Los Angeles County on Saturday, the sheriff’s department said.—
Chris Boyette and Michelle Watson,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her mother, who lives 10 minutes from the Lebanese border in northern Israel, has had to take refuge in an underground shelter amid strikes launched by Hezbollah.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, there is a strain of the fungus that lives without the endosymbiont.—
Molly Herring,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, Trent Reznor has stayed busy scoring films and TV shows with Atticus Ross, including Mank, Soul, and The Killer.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2025
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When winds are whipping and grey clouds are threatening, heading indoors—and staying there—leads to another annual occurrence: peak cuffing season.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Nick Foles, Mark Sanchez and Colin Kaepernick reside in the upper left as outliers whose postseason production on a limited number of starts (six each) far exceeded their modest regular-season performances over many more games.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Dad of two Spencer revealed on TikTok that his family is currently residing in his parent’s rental home after losing their property in the Pacific Palisades wildfire.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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But Related waited until about two days ago to begin making a plan for this.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Gentle' Neighbor's Dog Escapes, Livestock Know Who to Stand Behind Hearts Melt as Spaniel Puppy and Kitten Become Unlikely 'Best Friends' Newsweek is waiting for @tacoshellandbob provide a comment.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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