pondering
Example Sentences
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Pondering the loss of a spouse tends to put money squabbles in perspective.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
Pondering extraterrestrial dentition is just one of the byproducts of working on the series for more than five years.
From Salon • Jul. 21, 2025
Pondering his next career move, he’s thought about whether he should work outdoors as a park ranger.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025
Pondering John Coltrane track recommendations, the inevitable faves float by the mind first: “Blue Train,” “My Favorite Things,” “Giant Steps,” “Africa” or the “A Love Supreme” suite.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024
Pondering this clerical riddle, he was surprised to see Mr. Reilly himself burst like a torpedo through the door.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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