Mused

The historian mused on the events leading up to the war.

She mused on the impact of colonialism on language and culture.

He often mused about the fragility of life and the inevitability of death.

She often mused about the meaning of life and the purpose of human existence.

He often mused about the state of the world while walking his dog.

The screenwriter mused over the dialogue and pacing of the script.

The filmmaker mused over the shots and angles of the scene.