- 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
At times, Joshua contemplated quitting, but the idea never felt practical.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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
The future looked wonderful, and General Peckem contemplated his bright new colonel enchantedly with an effulgent smile.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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