deem

Example Sentences

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As he approached the gate to board the Frontier Airlines flight, his final concern was whether his duffel bag would be deemed a personal item.

From The Wall Street Journal

All three of the audited facilities house individuals who are either incarcerated or institutionalized because they were deemed by the courts to be dangerous or unfit to stand trial.

From Los Angeles Times

But some U.S. officials argue it should be described as a “quarantine,” targeting shipping traffic deemed illegal but not halting other trade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Conversations once deemed taboo in the workplace, like mental health and shrinking boundaries between work and personal life, have become priorities for employers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Transplant is seen as a last resort, Dr Holm explained, telling reporters that individuals must be significantly ill and have a limited life expectancy before a lung transplant can be deemed appropriate.

From BBC