as in to muse (upon)
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Maryam Zar, who formed a community group to help guide the recovery from the Palisades fire, is also weighing a mayoral bid — and doesn’t plan to decide until the final day.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026 -
The answer matters to every family balancing a household budget, every employer weighing the cost of investing here, and every young person asking whether Connecticut offers a future worth building.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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At least one likely outcome would’ve been apparent, but pondering that likelihood wasn’t Pretti’s responsibility.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Its lessons are ones Republicans should ponder — and fast.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye sits down with Maria Taylor to reminisce on attending Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium as a child, discuss what family means to him, react to messages from his teammates, and more.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Toliver isn’t one to reminisce about the past.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pivotal took a slow and deliberate path to get here.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The jury deliberated for about four hours and 45 minutes and asked for access to several video exhibits.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood, reviewing surveillance footage and analyzing digital data, including cellphone information, according to Arizona police.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Reflect (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflect%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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