Example Sentences

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I have been reflecting on the words of musician, composer and visual artist Brian Eno in a 2017 interview with the Guardian, when asked about the Trump election and the Brexit vote:

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

They pair have been reflecting a lot more on what it means for them to be together, and to present themselves publicly as a loving unit, in the past few days, said Furnish.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022

British soldiers in Kenya have been reflecting on the Queen's life and her deep connection to the forces.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2022

As Russia continues to attack Ukraine, many Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans have been reflecting on the country’s independence, which notably reached a 30th-anniversary milestone in August.

From Fox News • Mar. 3, 2022

I know the woman; and I have been reflecting upon it during your absence, and I have discovered what she wants you for; but this she has not mentioned, not even hinted at.

From Valerie by Marryat, Frederick