cogitate
verb (used without object)
to think hard; ponder; meditate.
was cogitating
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past progressiveof cogitate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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At the same time he was cogitating as to how to inject the personality of Cowperwood and his speedy prosecution without appearing to be neglecting the general welfare of the local party too much.
From The Financier, a novel by Theodore Dreiser
While Eustace was making merry over his friend’s letter, the rector was cogitating over a very different style of communication, though from the same source.
From Dorrien of Cranston by Bertram Mitford
While he was travelling from point to point, he was cogitating fresh charades to be acted when we should again meet.
From Yesterdays with Authors by James T. Fields
Tonight when Angela came back he was cogitating, wondering what it might mean.
From The "Genius" by Theodore Dreiser
While he was cogitating over this he heard a shrill whistle from below.
From Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series by Bracebridge Hemyng
