were contemplating
- past progressive of contemplate.
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
Sword said putting prison officials in charge, as lawmakers were contemplating, could violate the civil rights of patients committed by the court for hospitalization.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
After initially planning to give the pitcher an extended run in their banged-up rotation, the Dodgers were contemplating a change of course postgame.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2023
Climate campaigners said they were contemplating legal action against the council and Welsh government to demand enforcement action over ongoing coal-mining at Ffos-y-Fran while the company awaited the outcome of its request for an extension.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2023
Camilla had given us a key, which we didn’t want to use unless we had to, but just as we were contemplating it the bolt snapped and Charles squinted at us through the crack.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
