After spending a year pondering on vs spending a year pondering

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'After spending a year pondering on' implies that the action of pondering took place before something else happened, while 'spending a year pondering' simply describes the act of pondering without specifying a sequence of events.

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After spending a year pondering on

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the action of pondering took place before something else happened.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where the act of pondering occurred before another event or action. It emphasizes the sequence of events.

Examples:

After spending a year pondering on the decision, she finally made up her mind.
After spending a year pondering on the problem, he came up with a solution.

Alternatives:

After pondering for a year
Having spent a year pondering
Following a year of pondering
After a year of contemplation
After a year of reflection

spending a year pondering

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe the act of pondering without specifying a sequence of events.

This phrase is used to simply describe the action of pondering for a year without emphasizing any specific sequence of events.

Examples:

Spending a year pondering the possibilities, he finally made a decision.
Spending a year pondering the question, she found the answer.

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But after spending a year pondering it all and crying and feeling broken, we're done. We're accepting life without kids and now it feels like the right choice.

Alternatives:

Pondering for a year
Reflecting for a year
Contemplating for a year
Thinking deeply for a year
Mulling over for a year

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After spending a year pondering on vs spending a year pondering