- present participle of contemplate.
contemplating
Example Sentences
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MSG Sports is contemplating separating the Knicks and Rangers through a tax-free spinoff, which could unlock more value for investors.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
It was "impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many," the Pope wrote, adding that he "sincerely asked for pardon" in the name of the Church.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The White House is now contemplating an executive order that would grant the government oversight of the most-advanced models.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Hours before the show’s opening, Baseman was still contemplating what else he could add.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The boy went back to contemplating the silence of the desert, and the sand raised by the animals.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
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