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dwell on

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /dwɛl ɒn/

Think or speak about something for a long time, especially something that makes you unhappy or anxious.

It is not healthy to dwell on past failures for too long.
She tried not to dwell on the negative comments she received during the meeting.
He tends to dwell on his regrets whenever he is alone at night.

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