- past tense form of contemplate.
- past participle of contemplate.
contemplated
Example Sentences
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At the rapidly expanding AI on the Lot conference in Culver City, the “Taxi Driver” scripter mixed provocation and unease as he contemplated Hollywood’s future.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
His unfiltered thoughts came as he contemplated pushing Musk out and the financial windfall that might come.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Chessum was made Leicester captain at the start of the season after the departure of Julian Montoya, but says he has not contemplated stepping up to lead England.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Kelce, one of the most popular players in the NFL and a certain Hall of Famer, contemplated retirement after the 2025 season.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
As we contemplated the fire, and as I thought what a difficult vision to realise this same Capital sometimes was, I put my hands in my pockets.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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