- past tense form of contemplate.
- past participle of contemplate.
contemplated
Example Sentences
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His unfiltered thoughts came as he contemplated pushing Musk out and the financial windfall that might come.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Michelle has also contemplated returning her husband’s body to Michoacán, to be with his younger brother, who died at 7 due to heart problems, whom he often spoke of missing terribly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Chessum was made Leicester captain at the start of the season after the departure of Julian Montoya, but says he has not contemplated stepping up to lead England.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Kelce, one of the most popular players in the NFL and a certain Hall of Famer, contemplated retirement after the 2025 season.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
It was no quick thing Adam contemplated, to be finished and ready in a hurry.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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