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.