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Recent Examples of premeditate
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
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Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
Avila’s lawyer argued her actions were not premeditated and that her undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
Jurors convicted Alexis Avila, 19, of child abuse involving great bodily harm following a days-long trial last month in which her public defender argued her actions were not premeditated and that a previously undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—CBS News, 2 May 2023
Prosecutors allege that the killing was premeditated, pointing to the fact that Momeni had brought a cooking knife, which police later found at the crime scene, and drove Lee to a remote location.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2023
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Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
Avila’s lawyer argued her actions were not premeditated and that her undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
Jurors convicted Alexis Avila, 19, of child abuse involving great bodily harm following a days-long trial last month in which her public defender argued her actions were not premeditated and that a previously undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—CBS News, 2 May 2023
Prosecutors allege that the killing was premeditated, pointing to the fact that Momeni had brought a cooking knife, which police later found at the crime scene, and drove Lee to a remote location.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditate
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The move is expected to impact millions of borrowers who haven’t paid their loans for approximately nine months, and the Trump administration intends to garnish a portion of workers’ wages if their loans remain unpaid.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That arrangement was always intended to be temporary, but for nearly two decades, the details of untangling such massive, important institutions have bedeviled three presidential administrations – including Trump’s first.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Instead of a revolution, this new approach contemplated a middle way between capitalism and socialism, one premised on a cooperative relationship between workers and management.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Though the film doesn’t provide a satisfactory resolution to these threads, the time the audience spends contemplating them is mostly enjoyable.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Neither of the other Jedi answered, just accepted the reality of the situation, and all four moved toward the circle of meditating Jedi.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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That means traveling on weekdays and taking the deal-seeking approach.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more storms, NOAA said in its May forecast, because more heat means more energy to fuel activity.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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Hayes must now decide what effect, if any, the text messages had on the proceedings.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But there’s also a mental toll anti-trans rhetoric can have on trans people, especially children and teenagers.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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The team aims to identify solutions to mitigate or eliminate environmental contaminants and risks through not only physical building improvements, but also by providing families and property owners and managers with tools and resources to create healthier spaces.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The prestigious pilot initiative, developed by South Africa’s Big World Cinema in collaboration with the Bertha Foundation, aims to tackle persistent industry barriers faced by mid-career African film and television producers.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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“Premeditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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