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During his drive the Count had cogitated over a number of judicious methods of opening the delicate business; but his adaptability was equal to the occasion.

From Count Bunker: being a bald yet veracious chronicle containing some further particulars of two gentlemen whose previous careers were touched upon in a tome entitled the Lunatic at Large by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)

"Shall I tell her, or shan't I?" she had cogitated, and the decision had been for postponement.

From Hilda Lessways by Bennett, Arnold

Upon the occasion of their hilarious visit to the Big Bend they had observed that a faint trail led to the crack and had cogitated deeply upon this fact.

From Bar-20 Days by Mulford, Clarence Edward

She had cogitated in a vain circle until she was no longer capable of reasoned ideas.

From Anna of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold

It was on a par with Peter's doctrine of 'atmosphere' and 'the double bluff' and all the other principles that his queer old mind had cogitated out of his rackety life.

From Mr. Standfast by Buchan, John