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deems

  • present tense form
    of deem (3rd person singular).
    deem
    verb (used without object)
    to form or have an opinion; judge; think.

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The people he deems “weirdos” far outnumber those in his narrow category, presumably of non-weirdos, many times over.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

Several EU nations including France have pushed for a "European equivalent of Section 301" -- the trade tool US President Donald Trump used to probe foreign practices Washington deems discriminatory, and retaliate with tariffs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The Guardian deems it a "four-star return to the castle".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“In light of evolving societal norms, the Commissioner deems there is insufficient justification for the continued use of marital status in automobile insurance rating,” the filing stated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

He deems young people who are raised on digital devices “Generation D.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel