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reflection

[ri-flek-shuhn] / rɪˈflɛk ʃən /




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But Roberts said that wasn’t a reflection of how he’ll approach the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Nor is it a reflection on the independent mortgage bank business model that has originated most of the nation’s home loans in the wake of banks scaling back their mortgage activity after the 2007-09 recession.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

It’s true that one-third of owner-occupied homes are owned by people ages 65 and over, even though they represent just over one-sixth of the population — a reflection of their higher rates of homeownership.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

"I really think by listening to the words that Jon said undermined Mike, undermined Mike's position as the health minister, and Mike had no other choice in many ways on reflection," he added.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It was not a reflection of the one she wore into the club, with her hair pinned up and her features plain and ordinary.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

While Dr. Fauci’s journal included serious reflections on the pandemic, parts read like a cringey entry from a pubescent teen’s high-school drama.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Read our reporters' reflections from the US, Canada and Mexico and then choose from our chief football writer Phil McNulty's selections for best goal and best save.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

A pair of heartwarming World Cup reflections: Soccer stirs up all sorts of emotions for fans.

From Slate Jul. 10, 2026

Madonna’s reflections on motherhood and spirituality in “Ray of Light” were unanimously praised.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

She continued in very agitated reflections till the sound of Lady Catherine’s carriage made her feel how unequal she was to encounter Charlotte’s observation, and hurried her away to her room.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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