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thinking

[thing-king] / ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ /






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When markets climb for years, people stop thinking about downside.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

We showed up, Jake had an idea for another song, and he sent us a little demo and said “Hey, this is what I’ve been thinking about.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Current co-workers are off-limits because he doesn’t want applicants’ employers to know they are thinking of jumping ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“If someone is thinking about flipping SpaceX shares and eating the penalty, that is probably something they should keep in mind.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I look up at him, thinking he’s joking, but he’s not.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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