pause thoughtfully

Frequency: 7.512.9 per million words

to stop temporarily as if in consideration

thoughtfullyVERB + thoughtfully

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pause

Examples (10)

  • He often pauses thoughtfully before giving his opinion.
  • She paused thoughtfully, considering all the possible outcomes.
  • The professor would always pause thoughtfully when asked a challenging question.
  • Before making such a big decision, you should pause thoughtfully.
  • He was seen to pause thoughtfully several times during the long lecture.
  • We all paused thoughtfully after hearing the surprising news.
  • The judge had to pause thoughtfully before delivering the verdict.
  • If you pause thoughtfully, you might find a better solution.
  • She paused thoughtfully, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon.
  • The architect will pause thoughtfully over the blueprints tonight.