as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
I've been wrestling with the idea of switching careers for quite some time
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And after spending time contemplating addressing her aging skin, the time was right.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026 -
At the heart of the film, there are two young boys who are discovering their identity and their first love, and contemplating what to do with it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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EBay’s board is now pondering GameStop’s offer.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The sequence left us pondering our pet cats and, for good measure, our worst selves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The exchanges grew increasingly heated as Pratt repeatedly attacked Raman’s homelessness proposals, prompting Raman to accuse Pratt and Bass of focusing more on attacking her than debating one another.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The trial over Pitt's allegations of Jolie's breach of contract is scheduled to begin sometime in 2027, with Pitt and Jolie still debating on an exact start date.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The Cavs won 116-109, at least entertaining the idea of getting back in this series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The main deck is geared toward entertaining, offering a spacious main salon, a formal dining area, and multiple other relaxation spaces with panoramic views.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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One way that astronomers determine the distance to an object in space is by studying its light.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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What began as a groundbreaking social experiment to see how a group of strangers could live together on an island for 39 days has gradually evolved into an intricate strategy game that superfans devote their lives to studying.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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At a recent town hall, that concern was raised directly, The Phoenix reported, with some alumni and community members questioning whether removing Trotter’s name constitutes revisionism.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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She was criticized publicly by some colleagues as well anonymous government officials who were quoted in Israeli and international media questioning her motives.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The campaign now moves forward with voters weighing sharply different visions for California’s future as the primary draws closer.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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And other states are weighing similar options.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Wrestling (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrestling%20%28with%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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