- present participle of contemplate.
contemplating
Example Sentences
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Rodrigues said he would consider running for president one day, but that there was little point in contemplating a post-Lula future before that moment actually arrived.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
While he said talks would resume this week, that was unable to lift the gloom on trading floors, with traders contemplating further rises in inflation that will force the Fed to tighten monetary policy more.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Sometimes we all need some joy in life, such as contemplating the fattest bears without all the other gloomy stuff in the world.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
If you want to preserve the homely, mom-and-pop feeling of picking out your own merchandise and contemplating the value of a dollar before you enter your credit card info, Amazon is there for you.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
He paused, and she knew he was contemplating how she might use the information against him, weighing the risk of telling her the truth.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
