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
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
Like many artists do at some point, Sylvie Baker was suffering from a slump, pondering whether she should keep pursuing her passion of painting.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
I didn’t say anything, as I was still pondering my run-in with Sister Redempta.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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