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After much contemplation vs After much contemplating

Both phrases are correct, but their meanings are slightly different. 'After much contemplation' is the correct phrase when referring to the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something. 'After much contemplating' is the correct phrase when referring to the ongoing process of thinking or considering something.
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After much contemplation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.

This phrase is used to indicate that a decision or conclusion has been reached after a period of deep thought or consideration.

Examples:

  • After much contemplation, I decided to quit my job and travel the world.
  • She finally made her choice after much contemplation.
  • After much contemplation, Locke accepted jack's offer.
  • After much quiet contemplation, you know what I've realized?
  • But my stance shifted after much deliberation.
  • After much consideration, we have decided to stay in communication with Earth.
  • I apologise to Mrs Cederschiöld for mistiming my arrival and arriving after much of the debate.
  • It is after much thought that I decided to take my mother's life.
  • After much debate, we gave humans a last chance.
  • After much analysis, I've determined... three crucial truths about Clooney.
  • But after much effort, Earth started wandering around the Sun.
  • I came up with these six sentences after much experimentation.
  • After much deliberation, I concluded my running days are behind me.
  • After much deliberation, I made a decision.
  • After much blood, eradicated other cities.
  • After much reflection, I have made a vow.
  • After much toil, a match was finally created.
  • After much detailed research, we came up with almost exact replicas.
  • After much hesitation, the King has decided to stay.
  • The compromise reached after much wrangling is, however, better than nothing at all.
  • After much thought, I think I have a solution to your teasing.
  • It was conceived after much reflection, but it got complicated.

Alternatives:

  • after careful consideration
  • after much thought
  • after deep reflection
  • after pondering for a while
  • after a period of reflection

After much contemplating

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the ongoing process of thinking or considering something.

This phrase is used to describe the continuous act of thinking or considering something over a period of time.

Examples:

  • After much contemplating, he finally came to a decision.
  • She spent the evening after dinner much contemplating her future.
  • But my stance shifted after much deliberation.
  • After much consideration, we have decided to stay in communication with Earth.
  • I apologise to Mrs Cederschiöld for mistiming my arrival and arriving after much of the debate.
  • It is after much thought that I decided to take my mother's life.
  • After much debate, we gave humans a last chance.
  • After much analysis, I've determined... three crucial truths about Clooney.
  • But after much effort, Earth started wandering around the Sun.
  • I came up with these six sentences after much experimentation.
  • After much deliberation, I concluded my running days are behind me.
  • After much deliberation, I made a decision.
  • After much blood, eradicated other cities.
  • After much reflection, I have made a vow.
  • After much contemplation, Locke accepted jack's offer.
  • After much toil, a match was finally created.
  • After much detailed research, we came up with almost exact replicas.
  • After much hesitation, the King has decided to stay.
  • The compromise reached after much wrangling is, however, better than nothing at all.
  • After much thought, I think I have a solution to your teasing.
  • It was conceived after much reflection, but it got complicated.
  • After much thought, I decided that she's not for me.

Alternatives:

  • after much thought
  • after considering for a while
  • after pondering for a long time
  • after reflecting deeply
  • after mulling it over

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