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deems

verb

present tense third-person singular of deem

as in thinks

to have as an opinion I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving

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Recent Examples of deems Nevertheless, it is not entirely ruled out that Meghan and the children might join him midweek in Birmingham—where the Invictus Games will be held in 2027—provided the Sussexes’ private security team deems the travel arrangements feasible. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 4 July 2026 It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return. — ABC News, 26 June 2026 The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Kasenov is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus taxable costs and any other relief the court deems proper. — Eric Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026 The San Diego climate also lends itself to being placed virtually anywhere on the calendar the tour deems as the best fit. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 Its villains include Alexander Hamilton, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and, above all, Robert Bork, who reinterpreted antitrust doctrine as focused on protecting consumers—a legal transformation that Lynn deems the turning point that set America onto a path toward oligarchy. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026 Six have a hold rating, and one deems it a sell. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 May 2026 Raman has previously joined an effort by her colleagues to push back on making these guidelines requirements for areas that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deems as having very high fire risk. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

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But Smith thinks that the export control used against Anthropic has been misread as an effort to cut off foreign users specifically, when the government’s intent was to deprive everyone of access.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Along the way, Cleo discovers that the monsters’ aren’t as monstrous as most everyone thinks.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of thinks

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Based on that, Cook believes the developer still wants to proceed with the data center, despite public resistance and water access hurdles.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Mitchell believes this upcoming season will be fun, too, after the Heat’s offseason addition of Antetokounmpo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of believes

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But Silverman pledged that at least 30% of the new housing would be preserved for at least 40 years at rental rates the state considers affordable.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
The former Cathedral High School building in Uptown, which the city considers to be neglected and derelict, has a new owner.

— Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

Definition of considers

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No parent ever imagines spending a holiday within hospital walls, so these traditions aim to give them something to look forward to and enjoy in the midst of it all.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Ward imagines a space inside a space, not unlike the custom tents and custom builds popular in luxury weddings right now (one tent took five days to assemble and recreate a Greek Orthodox church, Vogue reported).

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

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