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His speech, which No 10 had been contemplating since before the Budget at the end of October, does give you and me a card with which to mark the government's progress.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

Streisand told the Associated Press that she had been contemplating writing her memoir since at least 2009 when she began writing down thoughts and wondering whether she wanted to “relive” her life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

However, a note apparently written to his family before the ruling decision indicates that the former prime minister had been contemplating his fate.

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2022

He said he had been contemplating closing for some time.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2022

It did not surprise her to learn that Robb had struck at the heart of Lannister power, clearly he had been contemplating just that when he sent her away to treat with Renly.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin