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I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of deemed
This sophisticated blue-green hue was deemed by WGSN/Coloro as a terrific color trend to incorporate into your day-to-day due to its evocation of nature, renewal, and transformation.
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
This provision is designed to protect the country’s interests in private companies deemed essential for national security, infrastructure and transportation, like its national air carrier El Al and oil refineries in port cities Haifa and Ashdod.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The mayor’s own team has reportedly considered a similar debt sale, but deemed its prospects uncertain.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The department said prosecutors, not police, determine whether cases move forward, adding that officers can coordinate with prosecutors to pursue traditional prosecution in cases where diversion is deemed ineffective.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Although copper has been mined in the area surrounding Oak Flat off and on since the 1870s, the current struggle over the fate of the campground — deemed sacred by Apaches and other Native peoples and ecologically sensitive by environmentalists — has a history of at least 30 years.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
New Childhood Vaccine Recommendations For six vaccines previously recommended for all children on the routine immunization schedule, the CDC now advises shots only for kids deemed high risk or when there is shared decision-making between parents and a child’s healthcare provider.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The gold standard for global leadership was deemed too big to manage and broken up.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
An August 2025 study deemed Austin the biggest boomtown in the country, with significant jumps in population, housing units and gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
This provision is designed to protect the country’s interests in private companies deemed essential for national security, infrastructure and transportation, like its national air carrier El Al and oil refineries in port cities Haifa and Ashdod.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The mayor’s own team has reportedly considered a similar debt sale, but deemed its prospects uncertain.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The department said prosecutors, not police, determine whether cases move forward, adding that officers can coordinate with prosecutors to pursue traditional prosecution in cases where diversion is deemed ineffective.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Although copper has been mined in the area surrounding Oak Flat off and on since the 1870s, the current struggle over the fate of the campground — deemed sacred by Apaches and other Native peoples and ecologically sensitive by environmentalists — has a history of at least 30 years.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
New Childhood Vaccine Recommendations For six vaccines previously recommended for all children on the routine immunization schedule, the CDC now advises shots only for kids deemed high risk or when there is shared decision-making between parents and a child’s healthcare provider.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The gold standard for global leadership was deemed too big to manage and broken up.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
An August 2025 study deemed Austin the biggest boomtown in the country, with significant jumps in population, housing units and gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deemed
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But where Smith believed unrealistically in talismanic lists and self-help books to redirect his life, Capote clung fiercely to his own brilliance and hard work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Columbus police have not said whether McKee is believed to be the person shown in the video.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Though no premiere date has been announced, it is thought it could be released as soon as late this spring.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Before the Refugio oil spill, the pipelines under All Plains were considered intrastate because the previous owner filed tariffs with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh is considered by many to be the top candidate for multiple teams following his 18-year tenure leading the Ravens.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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Considering her answer, Shepard guessed that Delta would have her first child between 35 and 45 years old.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Panelist Ken Jeong guessed it right with Ortiz.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Park hailed the resilience of the community, and how residents organized block by block when there was no roadmap for recovery, and insurance and bureaucratic processes felt impossible to navigate alone.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But after finishing first in the Smythe Division for six straight seasons from 1981-82 until 1986-87, the Oilers apparently figured that was enough.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then came salt coffee, when a small coffee shop owner in Huế figured that salt and coffee might make for interesting bedfellows.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So what are Oklahoma residents supposed to do if a mystery package arrives?—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Winter’s lyrics have an air of inscrutable mysticism, but there is little doubt he’s supposed to be the one singing them.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vince imagined the sparkling space would serve as an incubator for his new startup ventures and aspired to take over the top floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The $5 billion expansion program has grown beyond the scope of what airport officials originally imagined, with a total of 32 gates coming by the early 2030s.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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