as in to think
to have as an opinion
I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of deem
However, in October of that year, the producer said he was deemed cancer-free.
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The Deadline Team, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In 2022, along with Jordan and Pippen, Rodman was ranked among the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team — an honor given to what the league deemed the best 75 players in its history.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
After all, its construction was championed by citizens who voted to spend a fortune building a structure once deemed impossible in a time of economic strife.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2025
As a government shutdown approached late last month, Johnson struck a deal with Democrats to keep the government open − along with approving several other policies in a more than 1,500-page bill conservative members deemed a spending grab-bag.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Deadline Team, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In 2022, along with Jordan and Pippen, Rodman was ranked among the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team — an honor given to what the league deemed the best 75 players in its history.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
After all, its construction was championed by citizens who voted to spend a fortune building a structure once deemed impossible in a time of economic strife.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2025
As a government shutdown approached late last month, Johnson struck a deal with Democrats to keep the government open − along with approving several other policies in a more than 1,500-page bill conservative members deemed a spending grab-bag.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Many economists think this predicament is best addressed via a weaker yuan.William Pesek, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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It is thought to be funded by companies across several countries, including the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian oil tanker believed to have crossed over the area at the time of the disruption.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Analysts believe forms of crypto could see a game-changing year in 2025.Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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For young patients, doctors often consider more common issues like vision problems or posture, missing underlying conditions like Chiari malformation.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Scammers often make declarations of love early in the communication, and Wang says this should be considered a red flag.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
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And guess what defensive coordinator loves to blitz?Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Trump sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill on Friday by announcing that his inaugural ceremonies will take place indoors, leaving members of Congress guessing about their plans.Andrew Solender, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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For an internal processor that can feel like a burden.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Across generations, 48% of women reported feeling stressed and anxious about their finances in comparison to 38% of men.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Watkins imagines a future database in which each parcel of land is inspected for fire-readiness, so that each neighborhood can be profiled for fire safety and insurers can price rates accordingly.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2025
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When Mikala Beaver’s now husband, who is transgender, first proposed last year, the couple imagined a huge wedding with family, friends and all the bells and whistles.Leah Asmelash, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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