rumination
Example Sentences
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Yet the theme of human sacrifice persisted as a subject for deep rumination even after advances in science, industry and wealth insulated the West’s creative classes from ancient and medieval rites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
And it’s staged in a location perfect for rumination.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
Notably, however, Therrien’s digital rumination on the hazards embedded within unquestioning cultures preceded his fellow artist’s by more than a decade.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
It was only when her sister heard it and commented on the lyrics that she realised it was really a rumination on death.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
“Has there been an uptick in your rumination or intrusive thoughts?”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
Vocabulary lists containing rumination
In Cold Blood
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30 GRE Words Beginning with "Q" "R" and "S"
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Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 7
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