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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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Recent Examples of premeditation
As the scuffle escalated, Banegas took out a Glock pistol and pulled the trigger, which Zaccor said was evidence of premeditation.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Did Brian Walshe prosecution prove premeditation?
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Walshe has been charged with first degree murder, which requires premeditation, something that the defense is likely going to try to chip away at and disprove throughout the trial.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Soncin, currently in solitary confinement awaiting formal charges, faces accusations of voluntary homicide, cruelty, stalking, and premeditation.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Did Brian Walshe prosecution prove premeditation?
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Walshe has been charged with first degree murder, which requires premeditation, something that the defense is likely going to try to chip away at and disprove throughout the trial.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Soncin, currently in solitary confinement awaiting formal charges, faces accusations of voluntary homicide, cruelty, stalking, and premeditation.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premeditation
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In absence of more robust testing, Bill Shuster, a Wayne State University environmental engineering professor and soils expert, said residents using vacant land where a demolition has occurred should take their own precautions.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Elias Lindholm, who left Saturday’s blowout as a precaution because of a nagging injury, was back in the lineup.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Georgia lawmakers and advocates have gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to begin months of discussions, deliberations, and votes for the 2026 legislative session.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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While the footage has been admitted, jurors were instructed not to weigh it as evidence until deliberations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The safety of the citizens and the extra cost of rescues could be reduced with a little forethought and planning.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The truth is, most trip-derailing problems are entirely preventable with a bit of forethought and the right guidance.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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System stability remains a key design consideration.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The failure to pair security with humanitarian foresight extends to Haiti.—
Elijah Manley,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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No matter if your son takes the traditional college route, that kind of financial foresight is something to be proud of.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Age has brought thoughts of conservatism scurrying into the back of his mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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And shared these thoughts with my friend Golan Haji, the Syrian Kurdish writer in Arabic who lives in France, and whose mother had recently died in Qamishli.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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His masked reflection slides along the side of the car.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Monet’s Palazzo Ducale centers on the Venetian landmark rendered in diffused brushstrokes, with a dial that glows orange under UV light — a nod to the interplay of light and reflection in Monet’s work.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Islands and small economies will be disproportionately affected, given the regions' dependence on seafood and nutrition, according to the study.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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One in three would choose AI over humans for serious conversations, according to the study.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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