dwell on

British

verb

(intr, preposition) to think, speak, or write at length

it's no good dwelling on your misfortunes

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dwell on Idioms

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]

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dwell on

I didn’t dwell on it at the time because I think such visits are kind of ho-hum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Other bands might dwell on the moment, making a meal of the milestone.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Forgiveness is posthumously granted through cinema, shaving away anything unpleasant that is no longer necessary to dwell on.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026

He didn’t dwell on the product’s profit potential, focusing instead on its value to Apple’s overall ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

I was glad; I didn’t want to dwell on Sam.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

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dwell on

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