contemplate
verb (used with object)
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully.
were contemplating
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past progressiveof contemplate.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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Investors were contemplating the impact of the legislation being close to $5 billion, which could have raised liquidity concerns, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
He said firms were contemplating cutting hiring and making people redundant, reducing investment or offshoring jobs as a result of the policy.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024
A Mariners spokesperson said Wednesday that team officials were contemplating further disciplinary action — such as banning the fan from future games — but no formal decision had been made.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
After renovating the home, however, they found themselves weary of bustling Melrose Boulevard and were contemplating their next big project.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2023
When I’d finished, he laced his fingers as if he were contemplating a difficult problem.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
