mull over
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These are the thoughts you mull over as “Fire and Ash” re-asks the same questions as before: Where does Spider belong?
From Los Angeles Times
Officials have been mulling over a partial sale of the national carrier for years.
When Nonthavan died, Dis mulled over different scenarios, replaying events in his mind over and over.
From Los Angeles Times
The man stroked his chin, mulling over his options, until the children blurted out, “Just fix her!”
From Literature
Once again, the faithfuls were left to mull over another failure.
From BBC
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