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Discover LudwigThe phrase "thinking that the" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English in certain contexts.
It is typically used to introduce a clause or idea that follows from someone's thoughts or beliefs. Example: "Thinking that the weather would be warm, we decided to have a picnic in the park." In this sentence, the speaker's thought about the weather led to the decision to have a picnic. Another example: "She regretted thinking that the movie would be good. It turned out to be a disappointment." Here, the speaker's belief about the movie's quality was proven wrong.
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"I was thinking that the other day.
"I am thinking that the ratings would fall".
But Gingerich recalls thinking that the book's signature "looked O.K".
"I am thinking that the Afghan government has forgotten us".
I remember thinking that the concept looked powerful.
"I was thinking that the building is not that big.
The crowd surged forward, thinking that the store was opening.
What's wrong with thinking that the president can do this?
I am thinking that the race is winnable.
No one was thinking that the levees would break.
Today I'm thinking that the first game is next Saturday.
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