- present participle of contemplate.
contemplating
Example Sentences
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Maxine is, after all, also an artist, trying to preserve her relationship with her children while going through a divorce, contemplating just how honest to be as she works through her mind’s frenzied state.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026
“After a few years of contemplating whether I wanted to continue chasing a dream I had as a little kid, I have decided to go for it,” Ohashi wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
As Tarps Off started generating headlines, the Cardinals naturally began contemplating ways they could capitalize.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
MSG Sports is contemplating separating the Knicks and Rangers through a tax-free spinoff, which could unlock more value for investors.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
He looked as if he’d been holding that posture for some time, contemplating the squalor.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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