as in contemplated
to give serious and careful thought to
spent the long weekend perpending what he wanted to do with his life
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Tsitsipas, who contemplated a future without tennis during his back issues last year, said during a news conference ahead of the tournament.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026 -
The area’s natural beauty was such that Merrick contemplated building another Biltmore-sized hotel along the coast.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sette is considered an expert on human T cells, the immune cells that adapt to recognize and fight infections from viruses, bacteria, parasites and other pathogens.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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It is widely considered one of the best games in the series.—
George Yang,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Make an emotional investment As Blackstock notes, parents don’t want to be hosted or entertained.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Family-friendly cruises offer plenty to keep the kids entertained—think rock climbing, mini golf, pickle ball, aqua parks, and more at no extra cost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bailey started to consider a return to college basketball in 2025 but has pondered a possible return to the NCAA after he was drafted in 2023, according to the report.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Paul pondered in the latest episode what the Lakers could do to remake their roster and suggested using popular guard Austin Reaves in a potential trade.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Responsibility is still debated after harm has occurred.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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While sleep is seen across the animal kingdom, its purpose is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Emma’s parents live in Louisiana, and Emma studied English at Boston University.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps the most revealing analogues are the widespread age restrictions for the purchase and consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis, which are common around the world and have been extensively studied.—
Keith Humphreys,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors also heavily questioned Banfield's statements on Thursday, particularly in light of his romantic affair with Magalhães that began in the months before his wife's death and continued afterward.—
OLIVIA DIAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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An independent doctor was appointed to examine the defendant and return with a report after Ellis questioned whether Dao’s vegetative state was an act.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rani’s newborn son weighed almost eight pounds and had perfect neonatal scores.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) report weighed crime statistics from 40 cities that have reported monthly data for the past eight years.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Perpended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpended. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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