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Meanings of contemplate the possibility in English

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Usage of contemplate the possibility in English
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But researchers can at least contemplate the possibility of slowing aging.
Wired
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Players now contemplate the possibility of a wholesale transformation of the chess world.
The new yorker
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He didn't want to think about it, either; he refused to contemplate the possibility.
The darkest touch
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Notice again the authoritative demand, which does not contemplate the possibility of reluctance or refusal.
Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. Mark
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Indeed, she would not contemplate the possibility of failure by even defining what it would mean.
The Irish Times
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It was unbearable to contemplate the possibility of Ransome, the housekeeper of the ship, being laid low.
The Shadow Line: A Confession
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When disgust made him contemplate the possibility of finding more honourable employment, the manifest difficulties deterred him.
The Whirlpool
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Can you as an Englishman, tamely contemplate the possibility of having to live under a German moon?
Press Cuttings
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Flushed by the victory at Magersfontein, the General did not contemplate the possibility of such a bitter reverse.
In the Shadow of Death
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She did not even contemplate the possibility of chivalry winning the battle which was going on within him.
The Little Warrior
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I would have to contemplate the possibility that there was no plan-that there is nothing to be explained.
The Scar
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Few want to contemplate the possibility that Prime Minister Brian Cowen may conclude he cannot win a new referendum.
Reuters
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If the implicit objective is to contemplate the possibility of sliding into conflict and war, then go right ahead.
The Guardian
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As we contemplate the possibility of another papal visit, it is worth considering the extraordinary case of Bruno Hrela.
The Irish Times
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He dared not contemplate the possibility of her being able to accept the man he had become as her companion.
In the Wilderness
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No, on the whole she decided that it was verging upon foolish sentimentality to contemplate the possibility of falling in love.
The Keeper of the Door
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