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Dahlia Lithwick: The decision in Slaughter will have knock-on effects that most people probably haven’t even begun to contemplate.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

A point, or three, against Brazil and nobody needs to contemplate such existential issues.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

The losses come as investors contemplate a coming IPO by Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is aiming to raise $75 billion in the biggest initial public offering ever.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

Seriously, though, sad as I am to contemplate life without “Hacks,” I am equally thrilled that the show so thoroughly stuck its landing.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

I couldn’t even contemplate the possibility that she might have left me behind.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Meanwhile, Sam Adams contemplates the film’s ending, arguing that Nolan’s final plot twist changes the meaning of the whole story.

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

The anthemic opening track, “The Lucky Ones,” has the singer at the wheel on tour, wondering “how far, how long can we go” while he contemplates road dangers and lost friends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

One of the greatest operas of our time, John Adams’ “Doctor Atomic,” contemplates the creation of nuclear weapons as the functioning of a latter-day Faust, Goethe’s most lasting creation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026

The film boldly contemplates the atmosphere of Brontë’s novel with both a straight face and a sense of humor.

From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026

The elfin nun from Santo Domingo is crazy about saints, often identifying the holy ones long before the Vatican even contemplates their canonization.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

“The arrest contemplated by Mayor Mamdani would face significant legal challenges,” said Ginsberg, who previously worked in the New York state attorney general’s office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Emergency experts working day and night contemplated various entry and exit routes from the nearest accessible access point, about 75 feet away from where Gil was trapped.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

The couple anxiously contemplated the request before agreeing to lend Barnes £10,000, after he promised it would be repaid within a week.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Nike last week said its results would get a lift from tariff refunds that were “not contemplated in the company’s previously provided guidance.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

She stroked the glass face of the compass with the tips of her fingers, contemplated it for a while, and then went on with her story.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

This man, meanwhile, is contemplating waiting so that his wife will get a higher amount through survivor benefits in the event he dies before she does.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Lionel Messi, at 39, remains Argentina's leader and inspiration, still capable of producing the magic that has this proud and passionate football country contemplating a repeat of their World Cup win four years ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

“After a few years of contemplating whether I wanted to continue chasing a dream I had as a little kid, I have decided to go for it,” Ohashi wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

As Tarps Off started generating headlines, the Cardinals naturally began contemplating ways they could capitalize.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

I lay there contemplating my day as I drifted off.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly