They stood, contemplating the problem, while the copiers whirred.
Contemplating the problem of turning information into useful knowledge, Gleick sees a similar role for blogs and aggregators, syntheses like Wikipedia, and the "vast, collaborative filter" of our connectivity.
"The biggest challenge we have is Ukraine," said Mr. Bildt, his brow furrowing as he contemplated the problems: how to anchor democracy and economic stability amid the roiling politics of Kiev; how to persuade Russia that this is not a threat; how to settle the gas dispute between the two and avert the threat to supplies to Europe.
As the owner fried an enormous portion of fish, I contemplated the problem of gazoz.
This man of literature, who has long contemplated the problem of evil with his imagination, must now, despite his admirable Christian inclination toward forgiveness, confront a tangible evil through his actions.
Kai Nielson has urged the point even more strongly, but something of the sort has puzzled many who contemplate the problem.
City Councilman Mike Davitt shared the project's history, which began a few years back as civic leaders contemplated the problem of a too-crowded City Hall at 1327 Foothill Blvd.
Thinking ahead to any such situation – as when contemplating the Trolley Problem – you're obliged to rely on your intellect and powers of reasoning.
Don't feel too sorry for the Argentine boss, though, because Martino is contemplating the ultimate "nice problem to have" as he wrestles with the conundrum of how to accommodate fit-again compatriot Lionel Messi in his team.
His words on usury, or ultra-high-interest lending and borrowing, come to mind as I contemplate the subprime problems that face this great nation.
