Example Sentences

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Still, the book doesn’t quite deliver on its promise; this “warts-and-all” look at the American past dwells, a bit predictably, on the warts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He never dwells on errors, he just kicks on.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The deep-sea is still largely unexplored and biodiversity surveys of these habitats are vital to increase our understanding of the incredible marine life that dwells in the depths of our oceans.

From Science Daily • Oct. 8, 2025

Bestselling “Prep” and “Romantic Comedy” author Curtis Sittenfeld dwells in the comically awkward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

‘This is Glorfindel, who dwells in the house of Elrond,’ said Strider.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien