- 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
“The contemplated transaction marks a decisive first step in Delivery Hero’s ongoing strategic review,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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
Travis Kelce contemplated retirement after the Chiefs’ 6-11 season, but has re-signed with Kansas City for one more season.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
After a solitary supper, over which she contemplated all of her planned escape routes and how she might make more weapons for herself, Celaena paced through her rooms.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
