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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
In legal terms, Lindsay’s apparent composure on the day of the killings isn’t enough to rule out temporary insanity, and nor is any evidence of premeditation.
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Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Instead, Velasquez will be convicted but not subject to a mandatory life sentence after premeditation allegations were dropped in accordance with a plea agreement with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
Would prosecutors really be prevented from mentioning the speech to jurors in proving premeditation?
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
The wound is inflicted, with icy premeditation, by a woman named Emily (Stone), for reasons too viciously convoluted to get into here.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
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Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Instead, Velasquez will be convicted but not subject to a mandatory life sentence after premeditation allegations were dropped in accordance with a plea agreement with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
Would prosecutors really be prevented from mentioning the speech to jurors in proving premeditation?
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
The wound is inflicted, with icy premeditation, by a woman named Emily (Stone), for reasons too viciously convoluted to get into here.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
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When setting up a new device, take extra precautions to secure it, such as enabling two-factor authentication and keeping all software up to date.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Authorities are urging residents in these areas to plan ahead and take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe as the storm moves in.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The main film competition for the fourth edition of the Red Sea Film festival is still to wrap deliberations and hand out its awards, with the jury led this year by Spike Lee.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both officials requested anonymity to discuss the ongoing internal deliberations.SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mediocre collaboration can happen with no forethought or planning.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Allworth Advice is that some forethought needs to go into something like this, ideally years in advance.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2024
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The thinking behind the group put forward for consideration starts with Antoine Budker’s 1874 classification of vineyards, in which seven key plots were identified - Aux Caves, Carquelin, La Rochelle, Les Thorins, Les Vérillats, Moulin-à-Vent, and Rochegrès.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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They are both being held without bail and will have their cases presented to the L.A. County district attorney’s office for filing consideration Monday.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Industry experts say Taiwan grew its own semiconductor industry organically through a combination of foresight, hard work and investment.Nectar Gan, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Look on the sunny side of life — endless opportunities to flourish based on skill, foresight, industry, and ambition.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this tragedy during this incredibly difficult time.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This thought experiment can't be replicated in the real world, since plastic pollution is so ubiquitous.Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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While her snappy lyrics structure these songs of reflection and self-care, her deep arsenal of flows, intonations, and melodies bring them to life. 7.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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These intentional rituals create moments of reflection and stillness in your day. 4.Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Income inequality is highest among Asian Americans, according a 2018 study by the Pew Research Center.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to a study by Statista, last year Gen Z made up only about 26% of dating app users, with older millennials continuing to champion online dating.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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