contemplating

Example Sentences

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A determination to get to the Red Planet “provides the impetus to really create next-level technologies, which is why we’re contemplating nuclear propulsion, because you need that to close those distances.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Hours before the show’s opening, Baseman was still contemplating what else he could add.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Increasingly economists are contemplating a scenario where the central bank makes no change to rates.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Sapna said Sougat became financially reliant on his parents and in-laws, who had now exhausted their savings and were contemplating selling their homes.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Lately, though, Havens has been contemplating steps that would take him away from Brown and campus ministry.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times