as in contemplation
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This sobering contemplation of radicalization takes a nuanced look at two equally strong, competing impulses: loyalty to family on one hand, and responsibility toward the greater social good on the other.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
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An oasis right in the middle of Reed College, the lake is ringed by trails, including boardwalks through wetlands, and has numerous spots overlooking the water, which are perfect for a moment of quiet contemplation.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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For me, starting my mornings with a good workout, meditation and time to journal my thoughts and think clearly primes me for the rest of the day.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Joyful or life-affirming activities (say, hobbies like painting or baking) or things that lift your spirits (such as exercise or meditation) might seem frivolous in the face of pressing caregiver responsibilities.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
21 Jan. 2025
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The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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The narrator knows that there is something cheapening and peculiarly hollow about all this cogitation.—
Merve Emre,
The New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2024
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These hallucinations arise because these systems are not anchored in a coherent understanding of the world but are instead reflections of the data on which they are trained.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Still, in the midst of the worst disaster to strike L.A. in a generation, many see a reflection of the crisis that landed Crowley in the department’s top spot in the first place.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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To mitigate unnecessary risk for your company, also ensure that compliance is a part of the consideration.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The league would likely have teams in some of Europe’s most prominent cities: London, Manchester, Berlin, Paris and Munich are among those in consideration, though that is not a full list.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In short order, several larger and better conducted studies definitively countered Wakefield’s claim.—
Eleanor Menzin,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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The study found that adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions and live longer.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Trump has endorsed Florida doing a special session on immigration, but the president hasn’t offered his thoughts on DeSantis’ proposal or the Legislature’s proposal.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2025
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There is a longstanding debate between Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, those NBA legends.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next? As businesses adjust to these changes, the debate over workplace diversity is far from over.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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