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or dwelt (on or upon)
as in paid (up)
to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely
she was always dwelling on past insults and snubs, both real and imagined
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Verb
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And although Signature Healthcare has fewer patients, Abernathy also emphasized that the physicians work hard, which is a common misconception about concierge doctors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025 -
The ruling emphasized that the case did not involve constitutional issues, but rather stemmed from the contractual agreements between the EPA and the nonprofits.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Gasly has regularly stressed his faith in Alpine this season despite its lack of performance on the track, recognizing the long-term vision in place.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In Maine, the state CDC reported there have been 28 cases of TB this year through the end of July, according to the Herald, but stressed there is no outbreak.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Dwelled (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelled%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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