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contemplating

[kon-tuhm-pley-ting, -tem-] / ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ tɪŋ, -tɛm- /






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Other veteran “60 Minutes” correspondents, including Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, are said to be contemplating their exits External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The White House is now contemplating an executive order that would grant the government oversight of the most-advanced models.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Hours before the show’s opening, Baseman was still contemplating what else he could add.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Sapna said Sougat became financially reliant on his parents and in-laws, who had now exhausted their savings and were contemplating selling their homes.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I had been contemplating the matter as if I had a choice.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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