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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
Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu, California, home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Swift also penned personal reflections and notes about the tour for the book.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The videos are largely being posted by users who are sharing tearful reflections about deeply traumatic, abusive, and even violent childhood moments involving their parents.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
As a reflection of cultures, history, and values, art will always evolve, and so too will the structure it is contained in.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Swift also penned personal reflections and notes about the tour for the book.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The videos are largely being posted by users who are sharing tearful reflections about deeply traumatic, abusive, and even violent childhood moments involving their parents.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
As a reflection of cultures, history, and values, art will always evolve, and so too will the structure it is contained in.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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Since Shapiro’s remarks, prosecutors have filed murder charges against Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, after discovering a gun and writings seemingly connecting him to the New York City shooting.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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Trump sued the network earlier this year over remarks that This Week anchor George Stephanopoulos made during a contentious interview with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) in March.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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However the constitution grants the president the power to preemptively excuse individuals, the most famous case being Gerald Ford granting President Nixon a pardon for his role in the Watergate scandal.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Both were among 15 officers linked to a racist text message scandal in the Torrance Police Department.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 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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The Paramount Network did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek reached out for comment to the office of Mangione's lawyer Thomas Dickey via email on Wednesday night.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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His first term ended in disgrace, with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results culminating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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But in 1892, Charles Lummis — Los Angeles’ pioneering historian, ethnographer, and founder of the Southwest Museum — was writing furiously in The Times about the disgrace of Indian schools.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 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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Their lengthy deliberation – and the totality of the facts and the evidence – underscored why this case was put in front of a jury of Mr. Penny's peers.Jason Volack, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s note: ATX TV Festival is owned by TVLine’s parent company, PMC.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
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The centuries-old note will forever change the way the couple sees their love story.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Make sure packing paper is free of stains, smooth it out, and then use it to wrap gifts.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one also conquers mud prints, stains, odors, and whatever else your pet drags in from their outdoor adventures.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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