- 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
Today, she is contemplating the prospect of US military action on her doorstep.
From BBC • May 22, 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
At this point, Venegas briefly glances at the rows of books inside the lending library, as if contemplating the vastness of human creativity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
When this book went to press, they were contemplating class action.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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