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Discover LudwigThe sentence "I was simply thinking" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when you want to describe that you were in a reflective, pondering state. For example: "I was simply thinking about the way things used to be before all of the changes. There's certainly been a lot of progress, but I sometimes miss the things that we've left behind."
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At that point, I was simply thinking of big books, heavy books that might weigh the girl down, slow her progress.
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For all our efforts, we know that viewers are simply thinking what a hideous coat, who's that man waving in the background, or why has she tucked her hair behind her ears.
You can list any college you've applied to or are simply thinking about applying to.
The more cynical interpretation of these condemnations is that the conservatives are simply thinking about the political blowback to Republicans as the case proceeds and, especially, if eventually it succeeds — taking away financial support and insurance protections for millions.
Another aspect where people often fall short of the goal is simply thinking they have done enough by dealing with the worst of the issues.
Also, you may find that falling asleep with a television on helps to block out the sound as you are simply thinking about one sound which you may be able to stand.
I'm simply not thinking.
I am not simply thinking of Senator Reid's shadow war, but of the president's.
I was thinking simply that people like me would like to do it.
At best, it was simply wishful thinking by Manager Joe Girardi.
Still, Beane acknowledged that he was not simply thinking about 2008 and, although he would never say it publicly, he probably questions whether his offensively challenged team can sneak into the playoffs.
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