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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
The caller, a relative of the victim, also informed police that the person was breaking into an accessory dwelling unit located in the backyard.
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Jose Fabian, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers discovered that drought conditions can boost both soil-dwelling and human-hosted bacteria’s ability to resist antibiotics.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Under this hypothesis, when the echidna lineage later transitioned to a land-dwelling existence, the trait may have been lost.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Either way, the Stars don’t have much time to dwell on the end of a streak with Colorado and Minnesota up next on the road.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jose Fabian, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Researchers discovered that drought conditions can boost both soil-dwelling and human-hosted bacteria’s ability to resist antibiotics.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Under this hypothesis, when the echidna lineage later transitioned to a land-dwelling existence, the trait may have been lost.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Either way, the Stars don’t have much time to dwell on the end of a streak with Colorado and Minnesota up next on the road.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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The Thunder entered the night two games ahead of San Antonio in the race for homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs with six games remaining.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even as prices rise, demand remains steady and drivers continue to feel the strain.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Residents living outside of those eight Southeast Michigan counties will also see fuel savings, Whitmer says, because those counties are already allowed to sell cheaper fuel blends without a waiver.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Later that month, his daughter, who lives abroad, received a call from an unknown number informing her that her brother had been shot and killed.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Come for the jazz—from Grammy Award-winning bassists to young powerhouse vocalists—but stay for the chic atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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While Miami has stayed just below the $4 mark, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton/West Palm Beach County have broken the barrier.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The case involved a California man named Wong Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco in 1873 to parents who were Chinese citizens but had resided in the United States.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The very bright star Rigel marks his left knee, and Betelgeuse, a bright and noticeably orange star, resides at the Hunter’s right armpit.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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