wondered

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Chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans all produce laughter, but scientists have long wondered how those vocalizations changed over millions of years and whether they could reveal anything about the origins of human language.

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

Some have wondered if this would cause gamers to hold onto their physical games.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

I wondered what your emotional investment is in the place at this point.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Appalled, Lincoln wondered whether Americans had forgotten what had been accomplished on the Fourth of July in 1776.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

I wondered how long it had taken us to understand and know fire.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen