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premeditated

[pri-med-i-tey-tid] / prɪˈmɛd ɪˌteɪ tɪd /


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It was a batter clearly playing to his strengths, even if he insists it was not premeditated.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The events of that night have been long a subject of heated debate in South Korea, particularly over whether the murder was premeditated.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Unlike the deliberate, premeditated approach of human engineers, the natural process for generating life has no preconceived plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

For the actor, Padilha says, choosing what he wants to do is always instinctual, never premeditated.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

This was very intentional, very premeditated, and I over-thought the whole thing.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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