Example Sentences
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He went back to Down House, cogitated for a decade or more and came up with a second book, Descent of Man, in 1871.
From National Geographic ● Jun. 18, 2017
Arthur William Bell, Bailiff of Guernsey, cogitated on the bench.
From Time Magazine Archive
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As the 225 members of the 1924 Institute were shaking hands and catching trains, editors cogitated.
From Time Magazine Archive
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That was the seed, and then Crichton cogitated, watered it as you would a Ficus, which seems to be his method.
From Time Magazine Archive
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But the lieutenant just nodded, cogitated a bit, and then picked up the phone.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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