- past tense form of contemplate.
- past participle of contemplate.
contemplated
Example Sentences
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Russell, 28, cut a forlorn figure afterwards as he contemplated the series of misfortunes that have derailed his season.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Treasury yields fell as markets contemplated the prospect of a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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
There was a long, awkward silence as the judge contemplated her.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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