dwells (on or upon)

present tense third-person singular of dwell (on or upon)
as in emphasizes
to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely she was always dwelling on past insults and snubs, both real and imagined

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emphasizes
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  • Their leadership emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and long-term reputation over short-term gains.
    Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The American model emphasizes individual responsibility and personal choice.
    Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
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“Dwells (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwells%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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