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  1. Contemplating

    of Contemplate

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of contemplating in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of contemplating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of contemplating in a Sentence

  1. Walt Whitman:

    From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines, Going where I list, my own master total and absolute, Listening to others, considering well what they say, Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, Gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me.

  2. John Jones/Icon:

    If states passed laws that say things like, and many of them are currently contemplating these, ‘ whatever the NCAA rules are in NIL, they do n’t apply in our state, ’ that creates an issue where you put schools and conferences, many of which involve multiple states, in an impossible position, i think John Jones/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images Adidas’s incumbent on us to come up with a proposal that works in the absence of that [ legislation ], but I do think it will be harder to apply John Jones/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images Adidas to all 50 states if states passed laws that put schools in positions where they have to make a call.

  3. Antony Blinken:

    There are points in the Chinese plans … that are consistent with things the Ukrainians have long said, that China itself has put out there, but look, China’s been trying to have it both ways. It’s on the one hand trying to present itself publicly as neutral and seeking peace, while at the same time it’s talking up Russia’s false narrative about the war. It is, as I said, providing non-lethal assistance through its companies and now contemplating lethal assistance.

  4. Quinn Harris/Getty Images:

    I did not think we’d be talking about this after this game. I'm gonna take some time and have conversations with the folks around here, and then take some time away and make a decision -- obviously before free agency or anything kinda gets going on that front, it's fresh right now. It's a little shocking for sure. Definitely was hoping to have a nice week after the NFC Championship to enjoy the lead up [to the Super Bowl] and start contemplating some things, so I haven't even let the moment really sink in yet.

  5. The State Department official:

    We really do believe we can get it done by (June) 30th and we're not contemplating an extension. We just aren't.

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