Phrasal Verb - Dwelling on

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Definition

To perseveringly think about or focus on something, often to an excessive degree, sometimes in a way that is obsessive or unhealthy. This can involve reflecting on past experiences or present circumstances, and can sometimes be driven by a desire to understand or make sense of something.

Examples

No.	Example
1	She has been dwelling on her past mistakes, making it difficult for her to move on.
2	His parents are worried that he will dwell on his recent failure and give up on his dreams.
3	The counselors encouraged the patients to stop dwelling on their negative thoughts and start thinking positively.
4	He began to dwell on the what-ifs and maybes, driving himself crazy with worry.
5	She found it hard to stop dwelling on the argument they had yesterday.
6	The therapist helped him to break free from dwelling on his troubled childhood.
7	Her obsession with the past has started to dwell on her, causing anxiety and stress.
8	They need to let go of dwelling on the past and focus on the present moment.
9	The group is trying to dwell on the positive aspects of their experience, rather than dwelling on the negative.
10	Her tendency to dwell on her weaknesses was holding her back from achieving her goals.