contemplation

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He added that the burning of the coat suggested that there had been a contemplation of avoiding responsibility, describing it as an "appalling decision".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

It also proved Murphy’s glossy approach could coax viewers into considerate contemplation about systemic ills by wrapping them in celebrity skin.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

"These are moments of peace and contemplation," Atoukou said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

It resolves as something more meloncholic, a game-like story built for contemplation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

In the evenings, in a state of quiet contemplation, he began his exhaustive inspection of Spassky’s games.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady