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from The Century Dictionary.

  • To contemplate.

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Examples

  • É imperativo que a Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos contemple os equipamentos eletro-eletrônicos e que estes sejam enquadrados como produtos especiais de logística reversa e reciclagem obrigatória.

    Global Voices in English » Brazil: Fighting for more recycling with the Electronic Waste Manifesto 2009

  • Je contemple la libération de ce monde chaotique de l'océan des émotions, je contemple notre détachement de la colère et de la tentation sans même m'écarter de la voie ne serait-ce qu'un seul instant, je renonce à mes propres attachements dans ma vie et à ma maison pour toujours, je travaille pour sauver tous les êtres vivants.

    KI Media 2009

  • So, if you contemple me in the courtroom of your mind, I ask in the way of special pleading, understanding that I would have mercy, that you please excuse any offense I may have given you, intentionally or unintentionally.

    NickQueen.com 2009

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