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159 Dwell on

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159 Dwell on

(PW) talk and think about something all the time

I know it is a big decision, but you shouldn’t dwell on it all day.

 

(free)

a. To fasten one's attention: kept dwelling on what went wrong.

b. To speak or write at length; expatiate: dwelt on the need to trim the budget.

 

(your)

Also, dwell upon. Linger over; ponder, speak or write at length.

For example, Let's not dwell on this topic too long; we have a lot to cover today. [c. 1500]

 

(MW)

a : to keep the attention directed —used with on or upon b : to speak or write insistently —used with on or upon ing on the recent scandal>

 

 

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