contemplating

Example Sentences

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It was "impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many," the Pope wrote, adding that he "sincerely asked for pardon" in the name of the Church.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Griffin himself called the video “creepy and weird,” publicly contemplating pulling out of anchoring a new building at 350 Park Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

At this point, Venegas briefly glances at the rows of books inside the lending library, as if contemplating the vastness of human creativity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Increasingly economists are contemplating a scenario where the central bank makes no change to rates.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Lately, though, Havens has been contemplating steps that would take him away from Brown and campus ministry.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times