mulling

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India's central bank is also mulling measures to tackle digital scammers.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Wes Streeting was in Parliament with his closest advisers mulling whether he should quit the cabinet job as health secretary that he had coveted for years.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

France is mulling how to prevent people from ingesting too much of the heavy metal cadmium, after a warning their breakfast cereal and baguettes could be contaminated with the toxin.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He’ll give the Trojans insurance at point guard, pending a decision from Alijah Arenas, who’s still mulling over whether to enter the NBA draft, return to USC or transfer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Except for a few empty hooks it was full, but nonetheless he took his time mulling over the lowlights of each room.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx