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contemplation

[kon-tuhm-pley-shuhn, -tem-] / ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm- /




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She joins me in the kitchen, and as we eat, she talks about her life: about her mom, work and a love relationship needing contemplation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

His art, recently celebrated in landmark exhibitions that brought together almost all of his surviving works, also invites contemplation in intimate, vest-pocket shows that allow more intimate contact with the painter’s stunning pictorial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

He added that the burning of the coat suggested that there had been a contemplation of avoiding responsibility, describing it as an "appalling decision".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

It also proved Murphy’s glossy approach could coax viewers into considerate contemplation about systemic ills by wrapping them in celebrity skin.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

But when my father’s eyebrows rose, Richard’s expression changed to one of serious contemplation and accord.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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