contemplating

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Other veteran “60 Minutes” correspondents, including Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, are said to be contemplating their exits External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Today, she is contemplating the prospect of US military action on her doorstep.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Edmond de Rothschild said it isn’t contemplating a merger or sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Shut up over there,” Miss Annie screamed through her shutters as Ignatius gathered his smock about him and swept into the hall contemplating his most important problem: organizing a new assault against the minx’s effrontery.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole