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Noun
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The event will feature an in-gallery tour, meditations, conversation and a reception.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Those two films are commonly described as meditations on the futility of violence in a world where justice takes the form of endless attacks and reprisals.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Internal memos between the justices in 2016 published by The New York Times have created a firestorm around an institution that takes extraordinary measures to keep its contemplations confidential.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, severe OCD, intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable crying spells took a major toll on Cust’s mental health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Presumably they’re distorted reflections of other humans.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Through witty and accessible reflections of his life and ideas, the book offers a compelling introduction to how philosophy is both a way of thinking and living.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 900 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Previous studies have examined everything from crayfish to eel larvae.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Modern studies suggest their properties may have resulted from advanced forging techniques and carbon-rich steel derived from Indian Wootz steel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The Atlanta Press Club debates, scheduled for Sunday and Monday, will be livestreamed.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Climate change, sea-level rise, extinction, debates over water and growth, and increasing competition for scarce natural resources are the future in Florida.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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But in the end, deliberations would only last about three hours.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The order would have established a framework for the government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems before their public release, according to a person familiar with the White House’s deliberations with the tech industry but not authorized to speak about them publicly.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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