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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