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contemplate

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




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Aristotle was among the first to contemplate the question of how to think—more specifically, how to make a good argument—with his systemic structure of syllogisms, or arguments set up in the form of two premises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

Investors should contemplate this war’s financial effects just the same.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

“I recognize my suggestions are hard for many to contemplate and may be even viewed as overly harsh by some.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

I don’t even dare to contemplate the fact that I might need to perform something unpleasant.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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