Example Sentences

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His conservative politics aren’t mine, but I read him knowing that he has dwelled in a spirit of openness with politics like mine as well with other worldviews radically different from both of ours.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2020

But he has had more of an impact on the clubhouses in which he has dwelled.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2016

Colorful tight end Martellus Bennett knows from one season with the Giants how difficult that must be for the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach — not that Bennett has dwelled on it.

From Chicago Tribune • Oct. 10, 2013

Certainly his announcement wasn’t made for the benefit of the news media, which he believes has dwelled too much on who he wasn’t rather than who he has been.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2012

“Adiah has dwelled in my realm for ninety-nine of your mortal years,” she said sharply.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray