dwelling (on or upon)

Definition of dwelling (on or upon)next
present participle of dwell (on or upon)
as in paying (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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emphasizing
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  • The piece urges critical inquiry into such claims, emphasizing that human oversight, not AI's inherent deviousness, can be a sizable contributor.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Stevens is emphasizing her crossover appeal and support for Michigan manufacturing.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Dwelling (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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