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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Understanding Canine Emotions Michelle Baker, founder and dog behavior specialist at Furkids Inc, explained to Newsweek that dogs don't hold grudges or dwell on past events the way humans do.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, U.S. officials did not dwell on Russia’s violation of international law in attacking Ukraine, on the war crimes Moscow has been accused of or on the three years of devastation caused by Russian shelling and bombardment.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
However, Wright isn’t one to dwell on the negative.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
Despite her long term notoriety, this iconic musician doesn’t dwell on past triumphs.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, U.S. officials did not dwell on Russia’s violation of international law in attacking Ukraine, on the war crimes Moscow has been accused of or on the three years of devastation caused by Russian shelling and bombardment.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
However, Wright isn’t one to dwell on the negative.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
Despite her long term notoriety, this iconic musician doesn’t dwell on past triumphs.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Dwell on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwell%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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