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Their minds were dwelling on grim business, not frivolous hours in the sun; their voices were cleared for psalms and hymns that could drown out the incessant Muzak.

From Time Magazine Archive

Perhaps they were dwelling upon scenes of the past—memories of his forest home, thousands of miles away—memories of his early years—of his tawny companions, and their sports—memories, perhaps more tender, of sister or mother?

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne

Marjorie’s thoughts were dwelling on her absent schoolmates as she pensively watched the rain.

From Marjorie Dean College Freshman by Lester, Pauline

At this time the two brothers were dwelling with their families in separate houses, but nearly adjoining, though not in a direct line with each other.

From Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State by Thwaites, Reuben Gold

Was it upon this his thoughts were dwelling so intently as he rode along mile after mile?

From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram