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  • present participle of ponder.

pondering







ADJECTIVE
wondering
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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

The extent of AI’s impact on the economy is still up for debate, but some are already pondering policy solutions to mitigate the worst-case scenarios.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

I know now that I can never really understand how much I hurt them or how bewildered they must’ve been when I left, pondering what they’d done to deserve what they see as a betrayal.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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