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wondering

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[wuhn-der-ing] / ˈwʌn dər ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.


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Etymology

Origin of wondering

First recorded in 1585–95; wonder + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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They said before that tournament they wouldn't die wondering, but they did.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

After working all day as an operations director at a busy New England hospital, Catherine Clarke would lie awake at night wondering where she went wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It also has created a far more challenging environment for consumers, who are left wondering if they will be able to watch what they want without having to pay for something else.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"We were just wondering this morning whether the beach was supervised," Thomas Dupuy told AFP while visiting a beach in the southwestern city of Anglet with his two young children.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He looked as if he was wondering how much more Torak could take.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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