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

Wareheim is just as interested in rumination as recipe.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 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

But Perkins hops so quickly from one outrageous death to another that his screenplay leaves little room for rumination amid his constant fatalist sermonizing.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025

That familiar exercise of hers, half rumination, half anxiety.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee