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Recent Examples of premeditate
Raynella Leath is guilty of the first-degree premeditated homicide of David Leath.
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 14 July 2018
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
—Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
Avila’s lawyer argued her actions were not premeditated and that her undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
Jurors convicted Alexis Avila, 19, of child abuse involving great bodily harm following a days-long trial last month in which her public defender argued her actions were not premeditated and that a previously undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—CBS News, 2 May 2023
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 14 July 2018
Prosecutors said the deadly attack may also have been premeditated.
—Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
Avila’s lawyer argued her actions were not premeditated and that her undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
Jurors convicted Alexis Avila, 19, of child abuse involving great bodily harm following a days-long trial last month in which her public defender argued her actions were not premeditated and that a previously undiagnosed mental health disorder played a role.
—CBS News, 2 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditate
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Rubio, who is on his first overseas tour as secretary of State, is also seeking support from countries in the region to take some of the large numbers of migrants that the Trump administration intends to deport.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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That legislation was passed following the 2008 financial crisis and it was intended to protect consumers from overreach by financial institutions and help prevent another crisis.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
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Chaska High School’s 1936 baseball team has already booked two games with Jordan High and is contemplating contests with Saint Louis Park and New Prague, coach Albert Mooney said Monday.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a dad to two boys, taking a moment to contemplate the scope of the job can be a bit overwhelming for me.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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Swans glide across its surface, new mothers push strollers around its perimeter, and people of many faiths and backgrounds meditate quietly along its shores.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Over the last 20 years, according to David Lynch Foundation CEO Bobby Roth, the organization has raised over $100 million, taught more than a million people to meditate, and instituted meditation programs in schools and hospitals around the world.—
Claire Hoffman,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2025
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Infused with niacinamide, turmeric, vitamin C and fruit antioxidants, the offering brings a pink-hued glow and is meant to be worn either on its own or as a primer under one’s foundation for a boost of radiance. 6.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The next day, at a barbecue restaurant near the studio, Ghazi is reflecting on the event — and what the connection with YouTube’s Cohen means to him.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The study, which is part of a research series examining the impact wildfires have had on the county’s different racial and ethnic groups, found that more than 12,000 of the 50,000 Asian immigrants and their descendants living within four evacuation zones need language assistance.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Discussion over the fate of the St. Charles dam on the Fox River continued at a meeting of the Fox River Dam Joint Task Force on Thursday, with new steps taken toward gathering additional data about the effects dam removal would have on the river.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Two new fund launches from Franklin Templeton aim to satisfy income-hungry investors who are looking for a new type of dividend fund.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Destinations ranging from Venice, Italy to Bar Harbor, Maine have taken action aimed at curbing cruise traffic.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Premeditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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