deemed

Example Sentences

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While he was deemed too badly injured to stand trial at the time, the investigation was reopened in 2024 after police were tipped off that he had successfully reapplied for his driving licence.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“If the estate had no assets that it could use to pay off the debt, it could be deemed uncollectable and would expire,” said Gorczynski.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

This categorization didn’t constitute a formal regulation; rather the agency was using its discretion not to go after compounders who used ingredients it deemed safe — those from the first category.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Babies born in the United States have been deemed citizens under the Constitution and federal immigration law for 160 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Other times, when she deemed it was safe enough, she lit the lantern inside their little crate.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee