contemplate

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When Iglesias asked Koy if they should contemplate performing “across the street” together, the crowd erupted with excitement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

When I contemplate it, I think about the mothers at my son’s preschool, people I work with, wealthier friends, and wonder if they would find requests for money to be cringe.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

Tech titans like Salesforce have been facing market pressure for months as shareholders contemplate this question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Alcaraz put him under immediate pressure as he served for the match, and Zverev was ultimately left to contemplate another devastating loss.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

He wished to learn the eschatology of the world; he dared to contemplate the Mind of God.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan