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reflect on

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]
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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Still sporting the buzz cut, he is sitting in a holding room at Netflix’s offices on Vine Street, and as he’s about to reflect on his character’s parting thoughts, the piercing tone of an emergency alert notification begins blaring through his phone‘s speakers. “Earthquake detected,” he says, reading the message before showing his screen.

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As I reflect on the life and legacy of our beloved Holy Father, my heart is deeply moved by the profound love and compassion he showed for his people.

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He described their conversation as “this lovely, sort of cathartic and catalytic moment” that allowed him to reflect on the pain his mother has endured during her career as a nurse that’s spanned more than 35 years.

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Members of the public can sign Belfast's book of condolence at the city hall, while a special council meeting to reflect on the Pope's legacy will take place in Belfast on Thursday.

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Reform councillor Thomas Kerr, who defected from the Conservatives in January, said he welcomed "any serious attempt to reflect on the state of our national discourse".

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