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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
after reflection, they decided to refuse the offer on the house
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Recent Examples of reflection
Essay Hostages to Fortune: What My Father Left Behind
Katherine Laidlaw
A Father’s Day reflection, one year after the accidental death of the author’s own father, on the things that gather and accumulate in his absence.
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
Their record is not a mere reflection of a light schedule.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Not every editorial judgment is a reflection of a malign force.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
To your point, the emotional component is just a reflection on how much people are looking for hope and positivity right now.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
Their record is not a mere reflection of a light schedule.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Not every editorial judgment is a reflection of a malign force.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
To your point, the emotional component is just a reflection on how much people are looking for hope and positivity right now.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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Goldberg’s remarks come just one day after Billboard confirmed that Underwood would take the stage at Trump’s fast-approaching presidential inauguration, a poignant move considering that the eight-time Grammy winner has refrained from sharing her political views throughout her career.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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The remarks come as the market gains that were seen immediately following the former president’s victory back in November last year have been almost entirely wiped out .Sean Conlon, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Musk has recently stepped up public comments on British politics, with a particular focus on a decade-old scandal around grooming gangs who targeted young girls in a number of English towns.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Tags Austin hospital scandal Biden administration Defense Department hospitalization Joe Biden Lloyd Austin pentagon Pentagon OIG Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc.Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Given these competing considerations, the scope and limitations of these representations and warranties are often heavily negotiated and the outcome of the negotiation is largely dependent upon the bargaining power of the parties.AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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While many precautions mirror general public health guidance, pregnant people face additional considerations around maintaining prenatal care and preparing for delivery.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center and Mr. Trump’s White House transition team did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amid the fires, employers and employees walk a fine line between work and safety 2 hours ago Trump’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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There was also non-scripted fare such as the headline-grabbing Phillip Schofield: Castaway – the presenter’s first show since his exit in disgrace from ITV’s This Morning.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Newly unemployed after being fired in disgrace, Hamm’s character turns to stealing from his neighbors’ homes to keep up his affluent lifestyle.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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After months of deliberation and hundreds of messages in the group chat, the third Tuesday of the month, from 4:27 P.M. to 5:36 P.M. (non-gibbous moon), seems to be the only time that works for everyone.Zoe Pearl, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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After months of deliberation among doctors, scientists, ethicists and regulators, the world’s first Covid-19 human challenge study was ultimately born in early 2021.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers can help with everything from pension records, field notes made by geographers working on the Mason-Dixon line, to immigration and Census records.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
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On a related internet note, Newsweek previously covered why a pregnant woman decided to ban her mother-in-law from the delivery room was backed by readers.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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This mat also held up to pet stains—after tossing it in the wash, there was no change in appearance or texture.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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The best way to treat common carpet stains: Step by step What’s the best way to clean pet stains from carpet?Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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