to think carefully about something over a period of time
Conversations with friends, too, can help you mull over your ideas.
Early teens may sit for long periods mulling over their own hopes, fears, abilities and defects.
In fact I find long-distance running helps when mulling over an idea.
It will be a long time to mull over a defeat.
It's a good time to mull over options that are being heaped upon you, so take your time about it.
It's certainly something to mull over the next time you pay for your groceries.
The source said: 'When her dad passed away she spent a lot of time mulling over life and decided she was too young to settle down.
They’ll need time to mull over the proposals.
We mull over ideas, issues, and ministry tactics.
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There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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