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dwell (on)

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Definition of dwell (on)

as in to mull (over)

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The bottom line There is no universal answer for savers pondering whether a CD or high-yield savings account is the right choice for them now, after the first interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve in more than three years.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
In the Reliant Stadium visitors’ locker room Sunday afternoon, Moore leaned against a door and pondered what his debut might mean for the 2026 season.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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The young actor can brood with the best of them, an element that some movies have made great use of (Frankenstein) and others have maybe leaned too heavily on (Wuthering Heights).

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
With a haunting soundtrack and precise, brooding cinematography, Argento creates a chillingly grimy atmosphere that pervades every frame.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

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