is contemplating
- present progressive of contemplate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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This man, meanwhile, is contemplating waiting so that his wife will get a higher amount through survivor benefits in the event he dies before she does.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Here he is as arresting theorizing about the origins of “The Goon Show,” which he traces to the trauma of World War II, as he is contemplating the quality of Liza Minnelli’s eyelashes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Newsom is contemplating a run for president in 2028 and says he remains undecided about whether he will pursue the Oval Office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
A Danish colony until 1953, Greenland gained home rule 26 years later and is contemplating eventually loosening its ties with Denmark.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
The worst part is contemplating saying that sentence out loud.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
