But as officials contemplate further action, the energy industry is stepping ahead with plans of its own.

"But we are not seeing the kind of deployment you would see if China were contemplating military action."

All thought the blueprint hadn't worked; at least one was contemplating legal action.

I didn't see what interest it could hold for them; they couldn't possibly be contemplating naval action against us.

"We are contemplating legal action, but have been advised that the prosecution of such a case in Jordan will take one to two years."

The names of the doctors have not been disclosed, in part because state health officials are contemplating possible disciplinary action.

If Saddam and his regime contemplate further illegal, provocative action they can be certain of our response.

The person would not confirm what profits Flood made or whether he is contemplating legal action against the league.

At the same time, the Bush administration has made clear it is not contemplating military action against Syria.

But a "lethal" Presidential order, or finding, is a recognition that the action contemplated could lead to some of those involved being killed.