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Recent Examples of premeditate
Raynella Leath is guilty of the first-degree premeditated homicide of David Leath.
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 14 July 2018
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
—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
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 14 July 2018
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditate
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Friday's White House meeting was intended to sign a deal related to Ukraine's rare minerals and discuss a diplomatic resolution to the war.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Such theoretical impairments would be concerning in any context—but especially when contemplating a person who has achieved enough power to be unironically described as co-president of the United States.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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With America out of the picture, Europe is beginning to contemplate moves that would have been unimaginable mere months ago.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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The house and gardens are open to visitors who want to wander, meditate, and find inspiration.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Francis instead wrote that people should meditate on love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Arnie used to have a field of 120 players, which meant there were a lot more golfers playing, a lot more golf to watch and much more hustle and bustle on the course — especially during the first two days of the tournament before the field was cut.—
Mike Bianchi,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trump already has run afoul of the Constitution with his order meant to curb birthright citizenship.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Remember the breathing mask and tube Harmony had on her shrine to Lumon, then carried around in her car?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, home prices are still rising across the U.S., and housing experts fear the impact that Trump's immigration policies and tariffs on goods imported from Canada, especially softwood lumber, could have on construction costs and inventory levels.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Our initiatives include counseling services, tailored programs to support disadvantaged students and prevent academic setbacks, career exploration opportunities and other efforts aimed at enhancing student motivation and overall learning outcomes.—
Jack Chen,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Avery Lotz 2 hours ago - Politics & Policy Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to Colorado's law banning conversion therapy aimed at young people.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Premeditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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