ponder
verb (used without object)
to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).
was pondering
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past progressiveof ponder.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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Because when Weston was pondering his future, conversations were happening behind the scenes.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Snead said before the draft that he was pondering staying put at No. 19, or perhaps trading up for a prospect, or back for more picks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
In court documents, the government said it was pondering its options and has reported parole violators to ICE’s fugitive teams for “appropriate” action.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
When Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t painting a masterpiece or dreaming up flying machines, he was pondering the mysteries of gravity.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
Aunt Kitty’s eyes got squinty, and I knew she was pondering the s I had added to detective, as if I were now on Mr. Pinkerton’s payroll right beside her.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
