premeditation

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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

The motion also lays out evidence of premeditation and the brothers’ attempts to cover their tracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

"On the last occasion, he acted because of the pain she was under," he said, adding there was no premeditation.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023

Elen Owen, prosecuting, told the court there was evidence of planning and premeditation by the group.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman