deem
verb (used without object)
have deemed
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present perfectof deem.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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State courts have deemed such strikes illegal, and courts have sometimes enjoined public union strikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
When David Jacks published a biography of Peter Asher in 2022, the veteran record producer and manager expressed surprise that anyone would have deemed his life worthy of the treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Historically, FDA approval has signaled to consumers that companies have done their due diligence in testing the drug, and that authorities have deemed it reasonably safe and effective.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026
On Monday Iran's top police officer issued an ultimatum to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed "riots", saying they must hand themselves in within three days or face the full force of the law.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
“The trustees have deemed the application of the poultice an unnecessary expense, although I am quite sure they themselves would not enjoy being bitten by fleas.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
