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 Otto stared at Rhaenyra with a new respect for her formidableness as she soared off, I’m guessing he was pondering future clashes as much as the present one.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

I was pondering these things, when an incident, and a somewhat unexpected one, broke the thread of my musings.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë