- past tense form of contemplate.
- past participle of contemplate.
contemplated
Example Sentences
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At the rapidly expanding AI on the Lot conference in Culver City, the “Taxi Driver” scripter mixed provocation and unease as he contemplated Hollywood’s future.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
In recent years, the “Good Wife” and “Shrinking” actor has contemplated on his mortality, telling “CBS News Sunday Morning” in 2023 that he doesn’t see himself making it to 80.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
It isn’t meant to be entered, only contemplated, an oasis of calm amid the urban hubbub.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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
He walked to the edge of the pool and contemplated a sodden red towel left near the diving board.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
