deemed
Americanadjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of deemed
Example Sentences
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Query why emoluments get the backhand, and this clause is sort of forgotten and maybe implicitly deemed as this backwater.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
But this may shift, and so Goldman has run a screen for companies currently deemed most likely to benefit from AI adoption, with a particular focus on how the technology may reduce labor costs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
The information shared with the U.S. was vague, administration officials said, and not deemed entirely credible by many members of the president’s staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
If the winning country is deemed unable to host, the EBU will select an alternative broadcaster to run the show.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Hyacinth sifted through a stack of boxes Mama had deemed too small to be useful for the move.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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