mulling

Example Sentences

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According to a Bloomberg report, Iran is mulling pausing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent derailing future negotiations with the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Japanese airlines are mulling fuel surcharges, while New Zealand reported that electric vehicle sales more than tripled in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bessent also said that the U.S. was mulling the release of more oil from its strategic reserves and that Japan could do the same from its own stockpiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Every president treats the State of the Union as a chance to highlight their wins, less a venue for mulling over controversies or losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

I’d spent the last few nights mulling over what I’d say to Momma and then praying the right words would be enough.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry