Example Sentences

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Diller told The Wall Street Journal that he had been considering a play for the company for the past six months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The board had been considering a change of CEO for at least three months, according to several sell-side analysts who joined a call with Fermi management.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In a statement, it said it would not choose a candidate for the Greater Manchester seat from the four it had been considering.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Bashir had been considering studying accounting and finance at university when he was let go by Surrey as a teenager so will understand the short-term risk versus long-term gain at play here.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The way the man drew out the last word told Jon that he had been considering saying something else.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin