Ogilve didn't spend much time contemplating the surroundings, however.

No matter how long the project takes, Londoners, as is their wont, can pass the time contemplating the history of the place.

I spent much time just contemplating the flowers, with the camera far from my thoughts.

You can spend the time contemplating the notion that orders are meant to be carried out.

He stood for some time contemplating the paintings.

Perhaps you have not spent a lot of time contemplating these ethical quandaries.

He's spent a lot of time contemplating the greed and recklessness that fueled the current economic crisis.

He spent the time contemplating answers to a question that had bugged him for the past hour.

Like any law enforcement officer, she had spent her fair share of time contemplating the perfect crime.