contemplating

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A determination to get to the Red Planet “provides the impetus to really create next-level technologies, which is why we’re contemplating nuclear propulsion, because you need that to close those distances.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Increasingly economists are contemplating a scenario where the central bank makes no change to rates.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

People contemplating leaving the workforce should consider questions like: What hobbies or interests do they want to nurture?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

That said, Chelsea are understood to be contemplating a change in approach this summer with a view to targeting more experienced signings to complement their young team.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

From then on, I couldn’t picture Charlie sitting there contemplating the spirit of the Great Hunter.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King