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ruminate

[roo-muh-neyt] / ˈru məˌneɪt /


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"It's the gift we give to an audience, it's just to ruminate on that very serious subject, antisemitism, cruelty of all kinds, hatred of the other," Lithgow said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

According to later biographical accounts, it was during this period that Woods began to ruminate on how rail transportation might be improved—a pursuit that would come to define his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Jordan had left her relationship and begun to see a therapist, who had caused her to ruminate over her estrangement from her mum.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

She was relentless with her self-criticism, always finding some minor gaffe to ruminate on.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

“I feel grievous when I ruminate about your idiosyncrasies, Loring,” Pinkie called out proudly.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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