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 it could be used as evidence of premeditation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

In “The Thing at Hand,” DiFranco embraces living completely in the moment, beyond identity or premeditation.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

He argued that any acceptance of a deal between husband and wife pointed to premeditation.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2023

But nothing about Scythe Curie’s manner suggested premeditation at all.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman