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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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Beyond that, the spa offers meditations, ceremonies, energy clearing, and more.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Expect a focus on wellness and outdoor experiences rooted in local traditions, like sunrise cacao rituals on the beach, temazcal ceremonies led by healers and lagoon-side paddle meditations.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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Consumers aren’t jazzed about the future, either; the Conference Board’s expectations index also fell in January, with projections for the labor market and the business market falling further into the negative, along with predictions for household incomes.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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From Carrier’s perspective, that role is being tested by changing expectations around visibility and responsiveness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Contemplations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplations. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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