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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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4
as in to anticipate
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job
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5
as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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After the Jaguars took Trevor Lawrence, who has panned out to be a decent franchise quarterback but short of the generational luster experts promised, there are no QB picks that can be considered successful starters.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Additionally, as physical as Warren is, he isn’t considered an elite blocker and figures to have more difficulty getting open in the NFL.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Media reports suggest Rubio skipped the talks over Ukraine's refusal to consider the U.S. proposal on Crimea.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The dispute ended up before the Supreme Court, and Chief Justice John Roberts put that deadline on hold to allow the high court more time to consider the matter.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Additionally, as physical as Warren is, he isn’t considered an elite blocker and figures to have more difficulty getting open in the NFL.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Media reports suggest Rubio skipped the talks over Ukraine's refusal to consider the U.S. proposal on Crimea.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The dispute ended up before the Supreme Court, and Chief Justice John Roberts put that deadline on hold to allow the high court more time to consider the matter.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Those who attended arrived for the afternoon ready to learn and gather tidbits regarding panelists and their journeys leading sustainable practices either personally or professionally.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here are some insights regarding one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: There have been 20 earnings data points tracked over the last five years, with 6 positive and 14 negative one-day (1D) returns recorded.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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To see why, contemplate a recent Wall Street Journal headline concerning Meta.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The workshop acknowledges that people usually think of consent and boundaries in extreme terms.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some say this is a sign of Andor continuing to tackle tough issues the rest of Star Wars doesn’t, and others think that shouldn’t be a topic touched on in Star Wars at all, ever.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Trustees anticipate that Medicare will face a substantial financial shortfall.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every year Frieze New York draws people from all over the world to admire contemporary art from galleries and artists originating from around the globe.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Former Leicester and Roma chief scout Jose Fontes has long been admired by TFG, while Kinnear is likely to play a key role in the hiring process.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Instead, call the APS Outage Hotline at 602-371-3680 or 1-855-688-2437 or visit aps.com/outage.—
Russ Wiles,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Feb. 2023
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Gibson ponders Indigeneity, belonging, modern music and a more equitable future across the exhibit’s paintings, sculptures, flags and video installation.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Asking this question encourages employees to pause and ponder.—
Rachel Pacheco,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Musk has never denied his hard-charging style and believes that his work building electric cars and rockets is crucial for the health of the planet and the continuation of the human species, and that his DOGE work responds to threats of U.S. bankruptcy.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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And if White Houses have believed this too, that the people that are being covered do not choose who covers them.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Consider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consider. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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