wondering
Americanadjective
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Origin of wondering
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She is wondering whether to claim those now or later.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
No 10 staff are already wondering if they'll ever be able to stick to a regular prime minister's schedule, normally designed with military precision.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Companies that don’t would raise a red flag, leaving investors wondering what they have against keeping the market fully informed throughout the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Emergency shelters were set up in schools and gymnasiums in southwestern France for tourists and residents left wondering what they would return to.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
I found myself wondering if he boxed or played baseball.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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