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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
There’s a fine line between addressing issues and dwelling on them.
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Under the bill, municipalities cannot require more than one parking space per dwelling unit or a multilevel parking structure.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
There will be little time to dwell on the first test of the 2025 season.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Interestingly, though, mindfulness acted as a buffer, meaning those who were more mindful were less likely to dwell on petty irritations and more likely to feel emotionally balanced.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Under the bill, municipalities cannot require more than one parking space per dwelling unit or a multilevel parking structure.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
There will be little time to dwell on the first test of the 2025 season.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Interestingly, though, mindfulness acted as a buffer, meaning those who were more mindful were less likely to dwell on petty irritations and more likely to feel emotionally balanced.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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Opened by Crista Luedtke over fifteen years ago, boon eat + drink remains one of Guerneville’s essential dinner spots.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sections of the park that will remain open include Funland, the golf course, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, disc golf area (red and blue courses), pavilion rentals and the Arkansas River Trail.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The guy who started and hosts History Channel's American Pickers, Mike Wolfe, lives just south of Nashville.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Some of the victims lived at the residence while others were visiting.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Shorten the soft new growth so branches — and next year’s fruits — stay within reach.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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For now, Kazakova is staying at a house deep in the Kyiv suburbs.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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Those who reside in the northernmost areas of the U.S. have greater chances at catching a glimpse of the display if the weather aligns, meaning no clouds or rain that could hinder visibility from Earth.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Immigrants residing in the country illegally and legally, with valid documentation such as green cards and visas, have been detained.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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While institutions might like the strategic positioning in India’s burgeoning aviation market, retail investors are perhaps waiting to come in at a lower price.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Tijuana has always been a place of waiting for migrants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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