ponder
verb (used without object)
to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).
has been pondering
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present perfect progressiveof ponder (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Jover has been pondering these questions for more than 15 years, ever since he spent two years studying at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
That is the real question Bellamy has been pondering.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2024
Councilman Kevin de León, who has been pondering his own run for mayor, also weighed in against Buscaino’s proposal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2021
After playing more than 10,000 consecutive snaps, Thomas ended the season on injured reserve with a torn left triceps and has been pondering retirement.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2018
He has been pondering this ever since the review was placed on his desk, neatly clipped and labeled by his assistant.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
