contemplate

Example Sentences

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Having appeared on course for an impressive comeback win, Sabalenka sat with her towel over her head as she contemplated that yet another final had slipped from her grasp.

From BBC

He climbed with the confidence and speed of what he was: a person who has never once in his life contemplated the idea of falling.

From Literature

Alcaraz put him under immediate pressure as he served for the match, and Zverev was ultimately left to contemplate another devastating loss.

From BBC

But his threats have already led the island’s European allies to contemplate more seriously severing their digital ties with the U.S.

From Barron's

Among those critics is San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a tech-friendly Democrat who is contemplating a run for governor.

From Los Angeles Times