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musing

[myoo-zing] / ˈmyu zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
pensive
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The co-author of a report musing about artificial intelligence disrupting a host of businesses says he was betting those companies would go down in value.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The 95-second Mandarin-language video shows an officer walking through a military installation musing about ruthless power struggles at the top of the armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

In the changing rooms, a welcoming, ready-made friendship group of Newcastle-supporting team-mates pull on black and white jerseys while musing about early season defeats by Juventus and Inter Milan.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Trump also heaped praise on envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner for their efforts in brokering the deal, while musing about the idea of Israel making peace with Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

He sounds thoughtful now, like a philosopher musing about the meaning of life.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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