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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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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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as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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For a floral dessert perfect for summer gatherings or tea time, consider these rose raspberry macarons that are infused with delicate rose water.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The commissioners, who have final say, will consider the rezonings at a meeting to be announced.
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Joe Marusak
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
For me, the question is, why would anyone consider low scores such a bad thing?
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
At first, Austin considered creating a four- or six-week work plan for pregnant people, but realized that might feel intimidating, especially when your energy and motivation levels fluctuate so much during pregnancy.
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Staff Author,
Parents,
27 June 2026
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The commissioners, who have final say, will consider the rezonings at a meeting to be announced.
—
Joe Marusak
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
For me, the question is, why would anyone consider low scores such a bad thing?
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
At first, Austin considered creating a four- or six-week work plan for pregnant people, but realized that might feel intimidating, especially when your energy and motivation levels fluctuate so much during pregnancy.
—
Staff Author,
Parents,
27 June 2026
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That means Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, is coming to the Metroplex.
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In that case, the city issued 22 subpoenas to financial and social media companies seeking information regarding the two instructors and their associates, according to court documents.
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To see why, readers need only contemplate the growth of wealth around the United States at all income levels.
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But Cox and other officials warned anyone contemplating attending the fireworks festivities not to bring drones – or face arrest and a $100,000 fine.
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Everybody thought this match was going to be a walk in the park.
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There was at least one person who thought to protest over the situation.
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Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.
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Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to be more expensive, potentially by $200, driven by rising memory and storage costs.
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The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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Still, most homeowners would prefer to admire them from the yard rather than the attic.
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The company, which calls itself the largest and fastest-growing Asian restaurant company in the world, also added chicken nuggets to its menu on Thursday, July 2.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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But Nouel believes these video trends and online and in-person forums for women are helping to change that.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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