as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
his version of what had happened was generally adjudged to be completely fictitious
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As the 2026 midterms approach, affordability will again be the deciding issue among voters.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Prior to that game-deciding drive, Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense needed to respond to the Eagles’ field goal that made the score read 19-17 on the Jumbotron at Lincoln Financial Field in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Mavericks big man will seek multiple opinions before determining the best course of action to treat the hand sprain.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Smith said the administration is still determining what schools the students would be reassigned to based on the availability of bilingual and special education programs and the proximity to current Blanton students.—
Rachel Royster
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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This counterproductive score-settling (which even Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knows was a mistake, per Axios) might explain why financial markets mostly shrugged.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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At least judging by their involuntary shrieks.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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At least judging by their involuntary screeches.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The military plays only an advisory role in the American system, giving input to the president’s deliberations but not otherwise independently adjudicating whether his or her decision is wise.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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When adjudicating a request filed on Form I-129 involving the same parties and the same underlying facts, USCIS gives deference to its prior determination of the petitioner’s, applicant's, or beneficiary's eligibility.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Adjudging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjudging. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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