dwelled (on or upon)

variants or dwelt (on or upon)
past tense of dwell (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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emphasized
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  • The military said Haj Hassan’s family was with him, but emphasized that the family was not targeted.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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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 21 Aug. 2026.

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