- present participle of contemplate.
contemplating
Example Sentences
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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
He is contemplating branching out into skilled-trade professions like welders, plumbers and construction superintendents, which he considers less vulnerable to automation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Hours before the show’s opening, Baseman was still contemplating what else he could add.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
People contemplating leaving the workforce should consider questions like: What hobbies or interests do they want to nurture?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
The king pressed his jeweled forefinger to his fleshy lips, contemplating his next move.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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