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I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of deems
It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Kasenov is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus taxable costs and any other relief the court deems proper.
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Eric Weiss,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2026
The San Diego climate also lends itself to being placed virtually anywhere on the calendar the tour deems as the best fit.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Its villains include Alexander Hamilton, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and, above all, Robert Bork, who reinterpreted antitrust doctrine as focused on protecting consumers—a legal transformation that Lynn deems the turning point that set America onto a path toward oligarchy.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Six have a hold rating, and one deems it a sell.
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Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
Raman has previously joined an effort by her colleagues to push back on making these guidelines requirements for areas that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deems as having very high fire risk.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Bradley’s film choreography, even in the numbers that Footer deems masterpieces, is above average, clever and assured, but Astaire’s art—inconceivable without the enormous influence of Bradley’s Black contemporaries, like John Bubbles—is in another league.
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Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views.
—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Kasenov is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus taxable costs and any other relief the court deems proper.
—
Eric Weiss,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2026
The San Diego climate also lends itself to being placed virtually anywhere on the calendar the tour deems as the best fit.
—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Its villains include Alexander Hamilton, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and, above all, Robert Bork, who reinterpreted antitrust doctrine as focused on protecting consumers—a legal transformation that Lynn deems the turning point that set America onto a path toward oligarchy.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Six have a hold rating, and one deems it a sell.
—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
Raman has previously joined an effort by her colleagues to push back on making these guidelines requirements for areas that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deems as having very high fire risk.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Bradley’s film choreography, even in the numbers that Footer deems masterpieces, is above average, clever and assured, but Astaire’s art—inconceivable without the enormous influence of Bradley’s Black contemporaries, like John Bubbles—is in another league.
—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
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Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen thinks so—and there's no more perfect manicure than Capri Blue to match the moment.
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Putin thinks that time is on his side, that Western support will peter out and that Ukraine’s resistance will eventually collapse under pressure from strategic bombing, analysts say.
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Ubel believes having multiple Mass options is about inclusion rather than division.
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He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio considers the overall perspective of quality across thousands of companies, not just a single driving factor, retains the 30 strongest, and rebalances them with rigor.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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Surprisingly, this is not entirely where the film is going; a little before the halfway mark, the Minions mess up yet again (leaving a vacuum, one imagines, the Three Stooges will soon fill).
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Bateman acknowledged that bringing a fan-favorite novel to life comes with high expectations, since every reader imagines the characters differently.
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