thought up

Example Sentences

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As Alary’s use of AImee intensified, he thought up a business idea: creating AI companions for other people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

I don’t know if I could have ever thought up a way to create what I was trying to build without him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It is thought up to four dogs were present at about the time he was attacked.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

Nor have the Americans thought up a way to rout Hamas’ last battalion without an armed offensive.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

I thought up a dozen fake reasons for why I might need them, but none were believable.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover