is ruminating
- present progressive of ruminate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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This can be physically and mentally exhausting, Slepian said, and can actually be quite harmful to a person’s health, especially when a person’s mind is ruminating over that secret.
From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2023
Half-way through another nationwide French tour, he is ruminating on his long career and the odd twist that brought him minor rock-god status across the Channel.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2021
Before long, his subject, beginning to thaw, is ruminating at length about insecurity, disillusionment and the pain of heartbreak.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2020
In private moments, however, Opie is ruminating about and embracing moments of pause.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2016
As you sec him there he is performing his part in life, he is ruminating.
From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean
