on/upon reflection

phrase

: after thinking about something
On/Upon reflection, I decided to accept their offer.

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period for Christians worldwide to focus on reflection, prayer and penance ahead of Holy Friday and Easter. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026 Members of Islamic Relief at the University of Texas at Dallas were gathered at the park Sunday morning for a Barakah Breakfast, a community event focused on reflection, connection and service. Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 This, on reflection, was probably the most significant cause of the events that followed. Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Quiet leaders make decisions based on reflection rather than impulse. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on/upon reflection

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“On/upon reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fupon%20reflection. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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