Example Sentences

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After he posted on the Chinese social-media site Weibo that Zheng had contemplated seeking abortions, the Chinese Communist Party released a statement criticizing them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

She had contemplated sterilisation for years, but decided to go ahead after saving up the money for the operation and finding herself in a stable job that allowed her to take time off.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

While it seems that “Matlock” will mark the end of Bates’ career, the Memphis-born actor said she had contemplated retirement even before the reboot came her way.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

The pair dated for a time and Charles had contemplated marriage, but felt too young to take such a major step.

From Reuters • May 6, 2023

Her mind had contemplated it and rejected it with an intensity that left her nauseated.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov