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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Don’t dwell on this, because many people feel strained relations with others today, especially their daily contacts.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
On the flip side of Larson’s win, Buescher prefers not to dwell on his runner-up finish last year.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
But of course, the TV press rarely like to dwell on the positives.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
On the flip side of Larson’s win, Buescher prefers not to dwell on his runner-up finish last year.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
But of course, the TV press rarely like to dwell on the positives.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 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 21 May. 2025.
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