reflexion
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And then it hits me, in a moment of selfless reflexion that atypical in a narcissistic profession such as writing: The single best moment of the weekend was seeing Victoria enjoy herself.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2017
Mrs. Westgate hereupon averted herself, but after a moment’s reflexion met the case.
From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry
“It’s another trap!” he said to himself instinctively; but in spite of this reflexion he went upstairs.
From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry
Further reflexion would perhaps have suggested to him that she might yet become a feature in the record that so spread itself.
From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry
They are products of analysis and reflexion, not of bold invention and creative sympathy.
From The Roman Poets of the Republic by Sellar, W. Y.
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