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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
after reflection, they decided to refuse the offer on the house
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Recent Examples of reflection
Bianco maintains that the jail deaths, many of which authorities attribute to drug overdoses and suicides, are a reflection of the inmates’ life choices rather than a sign of any problem with the jail system.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Join 27 others in the comments View Comments After some reflection and discussion with his family, Schwartz agreed to be the lead plaintiff in the case, the outcome of which will have implications for consumers and businesses around the world.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Grande appears as Fineman's reflection in the mirror, as both are draped in fluffy pink robes and beneath a pile of blonde hair.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025
That mix of energy and reflection really shaped the way the project came together.
—Emily Bogle, NPR, 27 May 2025
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Join 27 others in the comments View Comments After some reflection and discussion with his family, Schwartz agreed to be the lead plaintiff in the case, the outcome of which will have implications for consumers and businesses around the world.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Grande appears as Fineman's reflection in the mirror, as both are draped in fluffy pink robes and beneath a pile of blonde hair.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025
That mix of energy and reflection really shaped the way the project came together.
—Emily Bogle, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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But nothing is planned for Navy, Marines Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army, organizers say, with remarks and other celebration events expected to focus on various achievements and legacies of the branch.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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While passed plates, remarks and cocktails awaited inside, Keough was most excited about all the conversations that awaited her throughout the festival.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The flamboyant Powell, a famed political figure in the city first elected to the House in 1944, was ill and haunted by scandal at the time.—
Deepti Hajela,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Still, after being embroiled in the scandal, Rangel was reelected and went on to serve two more terms in Congress -- and was still widely respected.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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However, there are some considerations: Some people may be allergic to zinc oxide.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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Representatives for Wilton Rancheria had not responded to requests for comment, as of publication.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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President Donald Trump, who was running for his second term last year, dropped that car loan bombshell during his comments at the Detroit Economic Club on Oct. 10, 2024, less than a month before the presidential election.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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It’s been a long time since Florida’s university system was put to such disgrace as the Board of Governors did Tuesday in rejecting the distinguished scholar Santa Ono as the lone finalist for president of the University of Florida.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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For decades, both Republican and Democratic administrations agreed ‒ at least for immigrants from Vietnam, a country the United States left in disgrace five decades years ago.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Closing arguments in the retrial wrapped on Wednesday, and jury deliberations began on Thursday.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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But Farber said that the discussions the juror described did not rise to the level of misconduct, but were typical, heated deliberations by a jury.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Editor’s note: The following is from today’s Star Politics newsletter, published weekly on Wednesdays.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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An electric vehicle sales report for the first business quarter of 2025 notes that Tesla sold 128,100 EVs, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Dorai Home Dish Pad – Quick-Dry Diatomite Stone Drying Mat for Kitchen Counter Compressed diatomaceous earth will also hold onto stains, which makes sense given the fact that its job is to absorb moisture.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Many of the vessels were sunk in very deep water, and a reconnaissance mission would require a significant amount of time and funds, by which point the more than 80-year-old wrecks could be little more than rust stains on the seafloor.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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