pause reflectively

Frequency: 4.51.2 per million words

to stop for a moment to think deeply or seriously

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Examples (10)

  • He would often pause reflectively before answering difficult questions.
  • She paused reflectively, considering all the options before making a decision.
  • The speaker paused reflectively, letting his words sink in with the audience.
  • After hearing the news, he paused reflectively, lost in thought.
  • We should all pause reflectively sometimes to evaluate our actions.
  • The old man paused reflectively, staring out at the distant horizon.
  • Before condemning others, it's wise to pause reflectively and examine your own motives.
  • She will pause reflectively whenever she encounters a challenging ethical dilemma.
  • To truly understand, one must pause reflectively and engage in deep introspection.
  • The teacher encouraged the students to pause reflectively on the meaning of the poem.