- 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
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
Michelle has also contemplated returning her husband’s body to Michoacán, to be with his younger brother, who died at 7 due to heart problems, whom he often spoke of missing terribly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
At times, Joshua contemplated quitting, but the idea never felt practical.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Inside the trailer Mrs. Moss drummed her fingers on the counter as she contemplated my punishment.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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