Example Sentences

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Warrington's only Reform councillor has defected to the Conservatives, and said his former party had deemed the council's financial issues as "not a priority".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Officials had deemed that "among other relevant considerations, there has been initial progress in negotiations with the Government of Brazil," the order said.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

The governor had deemed Moreland a “high medical risk” and decided to release him from prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Justice Department had deemed “a classic example of warehousing.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Celaena emerged a while later, clad in a solemn-looking green dress that Philippa had deemed the only appropriate gown for temple attendance.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas