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premeditated

[pri-med-i-tey-tid] / prɪˈmɛd ɪˌteɪ tɪd /


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The events of that night have been long a subject of heated debate in South Korea, particularly over whether the murder was premeditated.

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

Although Duke Béla's assassination in November 1272 appears to have been partly or wholly premeditated, the manner of the killing indicates that it was not carried out calmly.

From Science Daily Nov. 14, 2025

The prosecutor’s office added that early investigations indicated the attacks on government property were premeditated.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2025

Simon Spence KC, mitigating, said Barclay's actions were not premeditated – which Judge Levett agreed with.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2025

For me, France was never a specific, premeditated destination.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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