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contemplation

[kon-tuhm-pley-shuhn, -tem-] / ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm- /




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Dave Green, who designed the show's 2023's Contemplation and Celebration garden in memory of the late Queen, said he was "very lucky" to work with the Chelsea Pensioners to design their garden.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

In my early 20s, my life was all about action, movement, exploration: Contemplation was for the aged in their rocking chairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2025

Contemplation of the wondrous realities of the universe has caused the human mind to head in many different directions.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2017

Pipe organist Kenneth Lowenberg will perform seasonal favorites by Leroy Anderson, Jean Langlais, Dale Wood and Keith Chapma and his own “Christmas: Contemplation on Divinum mysterium.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2014

II Since Contemplation is so necessary for Union with God and for the soul's enjoyment of God—is it a capacity common to all persons?

From The Prodigal Returns by Staveley, Lilian




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