thinking
Example Sentences
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“I wasn’t thinking, ‘I really need to make sure I stay in this ZIP Code in case I run for mayor,’” Pratt said in the video.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Kluska noted that investors “have heavily focused on thinking about new patient start forms and overall growth.”
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
She grew up thinking that her life in the U.S. was temporary.
From Salon • 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
Without thinking, Torak turned and gave him a sharp· warning growl.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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