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think over

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to ponder or consider

    to think over a problem
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
think over Idioms  

  1. Ponder, reflect about, especially with a view to making a decision. For example, I'll have to think it over carefully before I can say yes or no. [Mid-1800s]

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Soon I heard the rhythm of their snores, but I stayed awake for a long time, thinking over their words, thinking on one word.

From Literature

“The difference is that we don’t have Riqui’s qualities, which I think over the course of last year we learned a little bit about ourselves and how to deal with it.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I think over time people realize you don’t want to bet against the U.S.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"The final picture is going be difficult to ascertain immediately but I think over the coming days ... and I would dare to say we're probably talking low thousands," he said.

From BBC

"I think over time, the people just gained more and more respect for him, not just as a performer, but also as an individual."

From BBC

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