Example Sentences

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A character philosophizes on the dizzying pace of change in the late 19th century: “We’ve no say as to the pace of modernity’s advance. I myself am merely its vessel, a humble foot soldier …”

From Salon • May 31, 2019

“America,” Wednesday philosophizes from the passenger seat, “is the only country in the world that wonders what it is.”

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2017

“We that are young shall never see so much,” Edgar philosophizes as the play comes to a close, its devastation complete.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2011

In his new one-man show, he amiably philosophizes about the surprising types of enlightenment that disease can offer you.

From Washington Post

Gladly, heroically, he adventures forth, therefore, and philosophizes on the way about the light that flows from the wounds of persecution.

From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares