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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
The jurors said the fact Moore fired seven rounds drove home premeditation.
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Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
Second-degree murder is often defined as murder committed with malevolent intent but without premeditation.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
He was charged with murder without premeditation and is being held in the Osceola County Jail on no bond, records show.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Key to that, according to jurors, were instructions given to them by the judge that described premeditation as an element of first-degree murder.
—Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
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Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
Second-degree murder is often defined as murder committed with malevolent intent but without premeditation.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
He was charged with murder without premeditation and is being held in the Osceola County Jail on no bond, records show.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Key to that, according to jurors, were instructions given to them by the judge that described premeditation as an element of first-degree murder.
—Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
Noun
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In a letter sent to Musk and the White House, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., demanded to know the details about security precautions and whether lapses in security may have exposed sensitive information.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beyond vaccination, Altmann suggests taking daily precautions to minimize your risk of getting sick.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two Israeli officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the government believed that with the aid and goods that entered the enclave in recent months and during the temporary ceasefire, there were enough supplies in Gaza for several more months.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Journalists reviewed documents, including procurement organizations’ policies on skipping patients, private complaints filed by doctors and internal records of deliberations among leaders of the transplant system.—
Brian M. Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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First-degree murder charges, by contrast, reflect a more intentional killing that was carried out with some amount of forethought.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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These halting responses demonstrated a lack of forethought as to how Iran was likely to respond to the new policy.—
Brett McGurk,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Jan. 2020
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Bellas said the parks department would take Thursday’s public comments into consideration.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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Ong, 79, also consented to have a second charge taken into consideration for the purposes of sentencing at a court hearing scheduled on April 2, according to a statement from Hotel Properties, in which the tycoon serves as managing director.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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This strategic foresight enables franchise businesses to navigate market fluctuations and capitalize on growth opportunities.—
David Earl,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The case for a new general manager is that person would be able to better identify the types of players necessary to round at this roster and have the foresight to take bold and proactive action to make moves happen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Allow users to communicate their thoughts and concerns about the technology, especially in the early adoption stages.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The thought of picking up their lives and moving somewhere else became real, and their priorities changed.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Boards must prioritize their own development through continuous learning and reflection, aligning their composition and contributions with modern organizational needs.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the reflection on the water from the burning debris was quite pretty!—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Other threats to this insect include habitat loss and pesticide use, the study said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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For comparison, about 20% of people in the general population report these symptoms, the study said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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