chew over

verb

1. tr, adverb to consider carefully; ruminate on

Example Sentences

She narrowed her eyes, bit her lip as if to chew over the question, and whisked some stray blond hairs away from her face.

From The Daily Beast

Fie, fie upon the flaccid, castrated century, that has no other use than to chew over again the deeds of the past.

From Project Gutenberg

That move gave 'em something to chew over anyway, and kind of took their minds off what I'd been askin' about Ellery.

From Project Gutenberg

I chew over a phrase like William James's "states of consciousness as such" until I fall asleep.

From Project Gutenberg

The average man will leave terrapin and champagne in a minute to chew over the luxury of feeling abused.

From Project Gutenberg

As it was, she was left to chew over and over the cud of her mournful anticipations.

From Project Gutenberg

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• scan
• screen
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• study
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