rethink
verb (used with or without object)
to reconsider, especially profoundly.
was rethinking
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past progressiveof rethink.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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In a March report, the Treasury watchdog said the IRS was rethinking its audit coverage goals for large partnerships in the wake of a smaller staff.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
At the same time, India was rethinking its approach toward trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
In a letter to the Morgan State community Wednesday morning, President David Wilson said he was rethinking plans for homecoming activities for the remainder of the week and would announce his decision that afternoon.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
Google DeepMind, the company’s AI research team, told House lawmakers at a private meeting in May it was rethinking how it publishes and shares its work over security concerns involving China.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
At the same time, my father was rethinking his impulse to leave his wife and children.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
