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Do English native speakers use "dwell on" also in the daily conversation?

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Rebecca

"Dwell on" refers to thinking about something a lot, usually too much. "Dwell on" can be used in daily conversation, but it is not commonly used in daily conversation. Ex: She dwelled on her past relationship. Ex: You shouldn't dwell on your mistakes.

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