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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
On Wednesday, Gupta’s manslaughter charge was amended to second-degree murder, a higher charge that effectively accuses her of intentionally killing her daughter without premeditation — marking the second time the state attorney’s office has changed her charge.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
From the point of view of the prosecutor, this put to rest the defense’s contention that the family’s murders were the result of an alter ego or depression, but clear evidence of premeditation.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say that some of his alleged gruesome internet searches took place before Ana Walshe died, indicating premeditation.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
First-degree murder can require proof of premeditation and specific intent to kill in a criminal case.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
From the point of view of the prosecutor, this put to rest the defense’s contention that the family’s murders were the result of an alter ego or depression, but clear evidence of premeditation.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say that some of his alleged gruesome internet searches took place before Ana Walshe died, indicating premeditation.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
First-degree murder can require proof of premeditation and specific intent to kill in a criminal case.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
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Bulldogs coach Laura Schuler said Saturday that Gascon was pulled from Friday’s game as a precaution, and that evaluations Friday night and Saturday morning proved Gascon was 100% ready to return for Saturday’s game.—
Matt Wellens,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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As a precaution, the Browns elevated Zappe from the practice squad to the active roster in case Sanders is unable to suit up.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In response, Lien rescinded her censure motion and asked for the council to have deliberations there.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Earlier alterations were made incrementally, and only after much deliberation.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, flight attendants say a little planning and forethought can keep some of these stressors at bay.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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The show’s director, Whitney White (who earned a Tony nomination for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, her Broadway debut), was aware that its nude scene would require real forethought.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Each country chooses its own film to submit for Oscar consideration, and in Israel, the winner of best film at the Ophir Awards is automatically the country’s submission.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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But some property owners have signed a petition opposing the initiative, which could keep it from going to the Common Council for consideration.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Companies that employ geopolitical foresight will be better equipped to navigate disruption and unlock growth opportunities.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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This moment calls for creative policy solutions that treat income loss not as an inevitability, but as a challenge that can be met with fairness and foresight.—
Erin Hogeboom,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Few consumers relish the thought of reading a credit report, shopping for car insurance or parsing a bank statement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Most young people who experience suicidal thoughts keep those thoughts to themselves.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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After fifteen years of championing photography as a platform for exchange and critical reflection, the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) announces that LagosPhoto Festival will now adopt a biennial format, on view from October 25 – November 29, 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The walk opened with a prayer to show respect to those buried at the cemetery, before a group led by a priest and Mexican folkloric dance group Grupo de Danza Tonantzin walked through the cemetery in quiet reflection.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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