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contemplate

[kon-tuhm-pleyt, -tem-] / ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm- /




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At that stage, Strategy was sitting on unrealized losses of almost $5 billion and despite public displays of bravura and a refusal to contemplate selling, the pressure on Strategy’s stock price was relentless.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

People are stuck in heightened emotional states that block the slow, calm thought needed to contemplate difficult issues.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The European plan is likely to include Germany, which had until now been publicly reluctant to even contemplate any military involvement, according to a senior German official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Losing Brown and Cummings was grim enough but the fear of losing Steyn as well was too much to contemplate.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

I start to slide out and contemplate leaving the restaurant.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi




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