But they said they were certain the governor had not tendered any sort of formal resignation, and they insisted that Mr. Hayami was not contemplating stepping down as a way of acknowledging that he and the bank had bungled by raising interest rates marginally last summer just as the economy was losing steam yet again.
If any Republicans were contemplating stepping out on a limb for immigration reform, feedback like this, combined with a lack of leadership from above, could ensure they don't take a risk.
After a day of intensive negotiation in New York, Rice told reporters: "We need to be prepared to contemplate steps that include, but perhaps go beyond, a no-fly zone at this point, as the situation on the ground has evolved, and as a no-fly zone has inherent limitations in terms of protection of civilians at immediate risk".
He said that his energy had waned recently and he contemplated stepping down a few days ago.
Although Trudeau had contemplated stepping down as Liberal leader after his electoral defeat in May 1979, he once again became prime minister in February 1980.
At the height of the outcry, Dragas was flooded with angry e-mail — "Resign witch!" read one message — and she contemplated stepping down.
There was finally some time to contemplate stepping away, and, as the series ended, Jane and Maura decided to go together to Paris, on vacation.
It is, in fact, almost impossible to quantify the size of the psychological challenge Kelly will now face when he eventually contemplates stepping back on to a football pitch.
Medical errors are attracting increasing attention, and the government is contemplating new steps to strengthen how they are reported and corrected.
