has been contemplating
- present perfect progressive of contemplate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Major League Baseball has been contemplating a pitch clock for years, as game times pushed to three hours and beyond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
Brown didn’t have one specific reason why he decided to retire this year, but he has been contemplating it for several months.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2022
The latter approach is precisely what’s called for, and what Congress has been contemplating.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2021
Mr. Mwamba, who exports motorcycle parts and construction materials, has been contemplating a move of his own, despite his deep ties to the country.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2020
Lately, though, Havens has been contemplating steps that would take him away from Brown and campus ministry.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
