mulling
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After mulling the idea over for a few years, they decided to do it themselves and managed to book a date at English football's national stadium.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The European Union has in parallel been mulling a ban on social media access for young people in response to a push by several member states to emulate Australia's example on the matter.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The council is mulling a proposal that would require similar ventures to win approval from the city’s planning commission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
LIV has been mulling whether to cancel its Team Championship on Aug. 27-30 at the Cardinal in Plymouth, Mich., the final tournament of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
She takes her time, mulling it over like she's considering something important.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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