had been contemplating
- past perfect progressive of contemplate.
Example Sentences
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Leeds lost its sprawling tram network in 1959 but, just 15 years earlier, civic planners had been contemplating tunnelling beneath the city centre to create an underground system.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
And five months since he told The New York Times that he had been contemplating the music he wants played at his memorial service.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2023
Within days, the biggest names in golf — some of whom had been contemplating taking the guaranteed Saudi riches — publicly stated support for the PGA Tour.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2022
The Fed had been contemplating plans to start reversing its nontraditional stimulus program — large-scale government bond purchases meant to spur lending and investment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2021
I had been contemplating the matter as if I had a choice.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
