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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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Their alpha leader is Jim (voiced by Alex Ramirès), a ginger-bearded Adonis with pecs like rocks and a brain that’s considerably softer, not that his legions of Instagram followers and OnlyFans subscribers are after his thoughts.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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About 81% of transgender adults nationwide have suicidal thoughts, according to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The reflections and depth of artistry were mocked.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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However, isolating signals in complex, noisy environments filled with background clutter and self-motion reflections poses a major survival challenge.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Planning considerations in the current environment A strong financial plan anticipates how higher costs affect your life.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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After years of activity, the club closed in 1967 due to financial considerations and availability of other options.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Also known as forever chemicals, these can cause reproductive, endocrine and neurodevelopmental diseases in humans, as well as cancer, studies show.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But rather, the nose behind the bestselling scents from Amouage, Jean Paul Gaultier and Carolina Herrera started his studies backstage — literally — and his university training as a stage director has become central to his ethos as a perfumer.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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In the last two debates, Becerra, considered the party's frontrunner, has faced scrutiny from other candidates and the public over his connection to Williamson.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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People in that administrative role are typically responsible for bringing jurors to the courtroom and for ferrying notes between the panel and the court during deliberations.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Jurors reached a decision in less than two hours after deliberations began Monday morning.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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