- past tense form of contemplate.
- past participle of contemplate.
contemplated
Example Sentences
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Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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
Tagovailoa has said he contemplated retiring after suffering two concussions during the 2022 season, but returned to lead the league for passing yards in 2023, taking Miami into the play-offs.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
I contemplated leaving Wilson after a teacher printed and then distributed a letter I’d written to Spielberg’s secretary thanking her for helping with my spring field trip to the Museum of Tolerance.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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