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premeditating

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present participle of premeditate

as in contemplating

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Moreno, who in 2003 became baseball’s first Latino owner, was still contemplating a potential exit strategy, according to new club president Molly Jolly.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
In 2023, the Miami Herald reported that Díaz-Canel told a room of Cuban American businesspeople that the Cuban government was contemplating letting Cuban Americans invest in and own businesses on the island, and was working on legislation to do it.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

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Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Developer Mikki Schuck bought the building in late 2024 intending to fully renovate the top two stories — previously offices — into luxury apartments and a restaurant once more on the ground floor.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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The eponymous eatery is aiming to have a more casual approach to Humm’s EMP cuisine, focused on using the highest-quality ingredients to craft its American dishes.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
Both Democrats and Republicans are aiming to win the seat in their quest to control the Senate in the next Congress.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

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