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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
On the flip side of Larson’s win, Buescher prefers not to dwell on his runner-up finish last year.
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Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
After the game, Green implored his players not to dwell on their success too long.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 May 2025
If the conversation is not going well, lean into collaboratively discussing what can be done in the future versus dwelling on the past.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
For many years, it has been known that one of the largest active volcanic systems in the world dwells beneath the surface of Yellowstone National Park, though its exact workings have remained somewhat mysterious.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
After the game, Green implored his players not to dwell on their success too long.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 May 2025
If the conversation is not going well, lean into collaboratively discussing what can be done in the future versus dwelling on the past.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
For many years, it has been known that one of the largest active volcanic systems in the world dwells beneath the surface of Yellowstone National Park, though its exact workings have remained somewhat mysterious.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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Where to Watch Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* remains in theaters following its May 2 release.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the baseline 10% tariff Trump announced April 2 will remain in effect for most U.K. imports, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Although President Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign said his administration would focus primarily on violent criminals living illegally in the United States, ICE agents have also been targeting foreign college students and other people who lack any history of violent crime.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Hannah chose to live with her father that same year.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost of installing central air conditioning.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The pope’s grandparents resided in New Orleans’ Seventh Ward, an historically Black neighborhood, before moving to Chicago, Honora said.—
Nicholas Reimann,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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More than 5 million American households use some form of federal rental assistance, with 560,000 of those residing in California, according to estimates from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Nine months is a long time to wait for a fix from Microsoft, and the company hasn't clarified what caused the delay.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Direct listings provide a path to market that can be slightly faster and more efficient—without needing roadshows, underwriting coordination or waiting for perfect market conditions, companies can often complete a direct listing on a tighter timeline.—
Joseph Lucosky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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