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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
First-degree murder requires a showing of premeditation with the intent to kill.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
In his closing argument, Barnes insisted prosecutors didn't have enough to show premeditation in any of Zeah's actions, also leaning on Zeah's telling of other shooters at the time.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Both the defense and prosecution argued the issue of premeditation during their closing arguments on Thursday, a week after the trial began.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
In California, to obtain a first-degree murder conviction, prosecutors must prove intent and premeditation.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
In his closing argument, Barnes insisted prosecutors didn't have enough to show premeditation in any of Zeah's actions, also leaning on Zeah's telling of other shooters at the time.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Both the defense and prosecution argued the issue of premeditation during their closing arguments on Thursday, a week after the trial began.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
In California, to obtain a first-degree murder conviction, prosecutors must prove intent and premeditation.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
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Police urge precautions as temperatures rise As temperatures rise, police are urging families to take precautions.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nate, an internal medicine doctor, ran the Fargo race alongside his wife as a precaution.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2026
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The trial lasted three weeks, but when the case went to the jury, on March 20th, deliberations took less than six hours.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Although Braddy’s age didn’t come up in their deliberations, the jurors acknowledged that had Braddy received the death penalty, the now 76-year-old would likely never be executed.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Add to a charcuterie board or hors d’oeuvres spread for a big hit with very little forethought.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Chosen without these considerations, what begins as a fun hobby project can quickly turn into a money pit, so some forethought is necessary.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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There was Michael Govan, a true intellectual, Zen thinker, movie star handsome, and under consideration to run LACMA.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The legislation establishing trade commissions with Germany and India, which passed the Senate this week, now goes to the House for consideration.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.—
Winston Ma,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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It is increasingly viewed as an ongoing dialogue, one that blends financial planning with communication, values, and foresight.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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But there are differing thoughts on the scope of a solution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For my taxi-cab drivers, don’t get any thoughts!—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their story, handwritten in a leather notebook, is told in reflection by the 80something version of Noah, who lives in a nursing home with his wife, Allie, who is losing her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers’ celebration of Jackie Robinson Day began with the annual reflection at the Jackie Robinson statue, with both teams in attendance.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hospital data showed that, by 2023, over half of all trauma cases related to bikes or scooters involved an e-bike or e-scooter, an increase from just 8% in 2018, according to the study, published in the journal Neurosurgery.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The study, published today in Science Advances, suggests a peaceful succession is indeed possible in one of the only eusocial (and most bloody) mammals, the researchers say.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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