contemplation

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Then in the spirit of springtime renewal, thought-provoking plays like “John Proctor Is the Villain” and “Fences” will leave audiences in contemplation before festive summer item “Boop! The Musical” swoops in to lift spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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

After deep contemplation, she despaired, writing: “Nature’s silence is its one remark, and every flake of world is a chip off that old mute and immutable block.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

It came to him after a few moments of silent contemplation.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer