they were contemplating
-contemplaient
Past progressive they conjugation of contemplate.

contemplate

Now we heard in Europe they were contemplating importing water. (laughter) Was not that?
Maintenant, nous avons entendu en Europe, ils envisageaient d'importer de l'eau. (Rires) N'est-ce pas ?
While they were contemplating the scene with reverent satisfaction, the pillar of cloud floated over the sanctuary and, descending, enveloped it.
Tandis qu’on l’admirait, plein d’une sainte vénération, la colonne de nuée descendit, flotta au-dessus du sanctuaire et l’enveloppa tout entier.
Sitting side by side on the green grass, they were contemplating the sun rays that were disappearing behind the rocky horizon.
Assis côte à côte sur l'herbe verte, ils contemplaient sans se lasser les rayons disparaître derrière l'horizon rocheux.
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