deemed

Definition of deemednext
past tense of deem

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deemed His insurance company had even cancelled his homeowner’s policy, because he was deemed too great a risk. David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 Records, or portions thereof, that fall within these categories may still need to be disclosed if the public’s interest in their release is deemed to outweigh the school’s or a third party’s interest in maintaining their confidentiality. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026 But Fultz underscores that the bill was introduced because the previous legislation was deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory by Canadian courts. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026 His recovery was challenging, and when he was deemed ready, Gunner started six moths of physical therapy and hydrotherapy. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 Joshua Stamper, speaking for the department under the pesticide management area, said Minnesota has found itself in a predicament of increasing a practice that is looked on as positive, adding acres of cover crops, yet that increase is met with a reliance on a product deemed unsafe. Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026 Footage and photos capture the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, deemed the worst in two decades. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 The policy at the center of the case began as an informal practice at the tail end of the Obama administration, when immigration officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry dealt with a large influx of Haitian asylum seekers by turning them away when the officers deemed the port to be at capacity. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deemed
Verb
  • Thirty-nine per cent believed that Israel had committed genocide.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Aaron thought about writing an op-ed or speaking at a rally, but such gestures struck him as painfully insufficient.
    Oriana van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
  • True or not, many fellow lawmakers thought that was for those communities to decide.
    Mark Dee March 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Widely considered one of the best comedy clubs in the country, if not the best.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rita Ora guessed Vanessa Carlton, Ken Jeong guessed Lea Michele and Robin Thicke guessed Michelle Branch.
    Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Because of Sterling’s ability, Harvard-Westlake reached the CIF Southern Section Open Division final — a mountaintop no regional pundit would’ve guessed.
    Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams figured to be a contract extension candidate this offseason after the Cowboys acquired him at the trade deadline in November, but the two sides instead decided to restructure his deal and push money down the line.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Uncle Tom figured his Commander had suffered enough indignity and tried to end the meeting.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Before TikTok, how else were you supposed to see how other people lived?
    Emma Allen, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As a war you’re supposed to get approval from Congress, something like that.
    NBC news, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • At the time, few could have imagined the path ahead.
    Cody J Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Another thing Theresa DeMaria couldn’t have imagined in her 20s?
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026

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