pondering
Example Sentences
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As “Contapposto” arrives at its beautiful, life-affirming conclusion, we are left pondering the significance of artistic endeavor in a world that commodifies everything, including our bodies and brains.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
For the first time, newspaper columnists are pondering a hypothetical scenario in which he might withdraw from the election.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Think about the calculations that China’s generals are running through their heads in pondering a war for Taiwan.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Researchers have spent years pondering what drives college decisions, including older siblings’ choices, campus amenities or even whether the football team just won big.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
While pondering this new idea, I heard the front door open; Mr. Bates came out, and with him was a nurse.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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