- past tense form of contemplate.
- past participle of contemplate.
contemplated
Example Sentences
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Mr. Rebeiro, to his credit, concedes that the historical evidence strongly indicates that fugitive slaves were contemplated by the clause.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 4, 2026
The move was contemplated for months, said Reagan, the CFO.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 24, 2026
But the other difference is that Goode has spent his entire life immersed in the world of reptiles, starting long before he even contemplated making a documentary.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 6, 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 β Jun. 30, 2026
Under Cushing, John studied pituitary syndromes in dogs and mice and contemplated X-ray irradiations of humans.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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