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

When lawmakers have pondered the best ways to put checks on personal power, it is to classical Athens that they have often looked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

Instead, Tree-ear pondered long and hard how to thank Min’s wife.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park