dwelling (on or upon)

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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  • Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for all passengers.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The super tuskers are part of a small and declining population, emphasizing the importance of their conservation.
    Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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