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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
That ocean-crossing potential means the spread of Trichonephila clavata is not limited by conventional geographic barriers like rivers, mountain ranges, or highways that might slow a ground-dwelling species.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 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
Langballe does not spend much time dwelling on either Martin’s or Casper’s specific diagnosis or looking into how that might have affected their lives growing up.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
As for the heavy element enrichment of stars that dwell far from the galactic center, the team theorizes highly explosive neutron star mergers like the one that launched GRB 230906A could not only forge such elements but could also disperse them to the very edge of galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 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
Langballe does not spend much time dwelling on either Martin’s or Casper’s specific diagnosis or looking into how that might have affected their lives growing up.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
As for the heavy element enrichment of stars that dwell far from the galactic center, the team theorizes highly explosive neutron star mergers like the one that launched GRB 230906A could not only forge such elements but could also disperse them to the very edge of galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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Upon arriving, the drone will remain up to 300 feet in the air while a pod, attached by a tether and carrying the product, descends to the ground.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Court records indicate Frederick did not live at the home where the boy was discovered.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Propose a simple plan, note responsibilities in writing, and set a time to revisit the arrangement after everyone has lived with it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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