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as in meditations
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters
the decision to enter a monastery and to spend one's life in prayer and contemplation
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as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in contemplation of their children's college expenses, they started saving early
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For those who are unable to attend their in-person events, Hidary hosts live, virtual walking meditations (by donation or free) with the aim of fostering community.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Wake Up Dead Man is a little less breezy than the other Knives Out films, drawing its audience into genuine meditations on why humans choose to dedicate themselves to religion.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Advocating for myself and others requires setting clear expectations, aligning work to goals and making sure contributions are valued rather than overlooked.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The increase, which was broadly in line with economists’ expectations, is the highest rate since January and above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Contemplations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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