pondered

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Lewis admitted some of the witness stories were compelling and "would have an effect" on him as he pondered them before his rational self took over.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As the filing deadline approaches, Kiley pondered his path forward in a decision that was compared by political insiders to the reality television show “The Bachelor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The question that Barclays analyst Dan Levy pondered on Tuesday was, of course, why?

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Short-staffed on a weekend morning, O’Hara immediately made calls for help to other agencies and pondered whether the National Guard might have to be called in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

When an adult member of the community applied for a spouse, the committee pondered for months, sometimes even years, making the selection, matching the characteristics—energy level, intelligence, industriousness, other traits—that would make two people compatible.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry