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as in deliberation
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house
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as in compensation
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
since it was pro bono work, no consideration was made
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Recent Examples of consideration
Focusing exclusively on avoiding market declines can sometimes cause retirees to overlook these other considerations.
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Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Residue On Clothing One of the most important considerations when using fabric softener is proper dosage.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Preservation, restoration and storage are increasingly viewed as part of the entire luxury life cycle experience, particularly as resale values become an important consideration at the original purchase stage.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
While the book discusses these scientific and environmental considerations, Turner emphasizes that its audience extends beyond researchers and policymakers.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Residue On Clothing One of the most important considerations when using fabric softener is proper dosage.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Preservation, restoration and storage are increasingly viewed as part of the entire luxury life cycle experience, particularly as resale values become an important consideration at the original purchase stage.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
While the book discusses these scientific and environmental considerations, Turner emphasizes that its audience extends beyond researchers and policymakers.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
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The jury delivered the verdict on Friday after about 40 minutes of deliberation, AP reported.
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On Thursday The New York Times reported, citing people involved in the deliberations, that OpenAI is leaning toward holding off until next year.
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In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
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The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.
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As thousands sing, clap and chant together, attendees describe a feeling of bliss and belonging, a chance to step outside the pressures of work, studies and an increasingly competitive society.
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Anderson has since remarried and currently works as chief of staff for corporate development at payment technology company Celero Commerce.
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These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.
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When the accounts first launched many said other than the free $1,000 from the government, maybe not.
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On Wednesday, July 1, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West posted to her and her mother’s joint TikTok account, posing with bright blue hair, nail piercings and even a skull design on her lipstick.
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Several companies noted their CEO’s pay is tied to executive performance, whether through equity or bonuses tied to meeting certain milestones or goals.
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The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
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And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits.
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Collective, which advocates for reparations, land returns for Native Americans, bonds for newborns and a universal basic income.
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Calls for reparations have increased in recent years, reaching a crescendo with the UN designation in March — though the US, UK and a host of other countries either rejected the claim or abstained from voting on it.
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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