reflect on
Idioms-
Consider or think carefully about, as in She reflected on her country's role in history . [c. 1600] A closely related phrase is on due reflection , meaning “after careful consideration.” For example, On due reflection I decided to vote for the incumbent .
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reflect on one . Give evidence of one's qualities, as in The hasty preparation of this report will reflect on you . [Second half of 1600s]
Example Sentences
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Puelm told AFP that the new window into the Nazi archives might lead more Germans to reflect on the current rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany, which now leads most polls.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
With the Supreme Court entering the final few weeks of its 2025–2026 term, Dahlia and Mark reflect on the court’s “three-ring circus” for this week’s Amicus.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
Since 1997, she’s periodically turned her camera on urban landscapes, including Los Angeles and Chicago, using architecture and public space to reflect on broader social and political issues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Bob Baldwin, who was a close friend of Mayall's and directed him in a number of projects, will present unseen excerpts from their collaborations and reflect on their friendship.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Theater is a collaborative exploration of the drama of the human condition, and those who are outsiders often are the best people to reflect on that.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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