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as in meditations
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters
the decision to enter a monastery and to spend one's life in prayer and contemplation
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as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in contemplation of their children's college expenses, they started saving early
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Expect a focus on wellness and outdoor experiences rooted in local traditions, like sunrise cacao rituals on the beach, temazcal ceremonies led by healers and lagoon-side paddle meditations.—
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Zhao used daily meditations and dream sessions with her actors, and arranged weekly dance rituals to let off steam.—
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For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.—
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The response exceeded expectations, raising about $22,000 from about 500 different donors.—
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And her co-stars—Jacob Elordi as a brooding Heathcliff, Alison Oliver as an angelic Isabella Linton, Hong Chau as a steely Nelly Dean, and Shazad Latif as a swaggering Edgar Linton—would also be subverting our expectations.—
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“Contemplations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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