pondering
Example Sentences
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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
The list of clubs seeking new managers, or pondering the futures of those they currently employ, could make this a non-stop summer of managerial conjecture involving those from the top right down to the bottom.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
That leaves more time for pondering old letters and photos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Pa stood up and started pacing around, rubbing the back of his neck the way he always did when he was pondering something important.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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