thinking
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But he told AFP he still wakes up sometimes in the middle of the night "wide awake thinking about this piece."
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
I’ve been thinking about Musk a little bit too much lately — since almost any amount is too much — and wondering if it’s finally time to give him complete control of the sun.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Not that Arthur was thinking about either Derby eight years ago when she bid $500 for a behind-the-scenes tour of Santa Anita or Del Mar. She wasn’t even thinking about owning a horse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Do your homework if you’re thinking of naming a minor—say, a grandchild—to receive disclaimed IRA funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
He was thinking about making a run for it when he heard voices outside.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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