premeditation

Example Sentences

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He had delivered the day’s biggest laugh when, in a dramatic twist at the end of the trial, the prosecution had called him to the stand to prove premeditation on Gamble’s part.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He said a whole-life tariff could only be given in sadistic or sexual cases, those involving abduction or a high level of premeditation.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

He said it could be used as evidence of premeditation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

"On the last occasion, he acted because of the pain she was under," he said, adding there was no premeditation.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023

It was the kind of spontaneous game that developed in classes without premeditation, everyone falling into a sudden conspiracy.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier