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  • noun Plural form of rumination.

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  • It seems to that the opportunity for the public to read relatively spontaneous, unintermediated, and bite-sized ruminations from a Nobel Prize winner is a pretty significant symbol of the value of blogs as a medium.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » 2004 » November 2004

  • It seems to that the opportunity for the public to read relatively spontaneous, unintermediated, and bite-sized ruminations from a Nobel Prize winner is a pretty significant symbol of the value of blogs as a medium.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Nobelist blogging: 2004

  • Helen wandered home, absorbed in ruminations over her new position: and she was so absent that Mrs. Tomkinson's distrust of my lord was confirmed; and it seemed almost time to hint her very low opinion of him to Mr. Phillips.

    The Semi-Attached Couple 1860

  • Anyway the result of these ruminations is John’s Law of Buying Books:

    John’s Law of Buying Books | Solar Flare: Science Fiction News 2005

  • But his ruminations are a useful reminder that we should not take low interest rates for granted.

    Rock-bottom interest rates are cushioning us against George Osborne's cuts, but for how much longer? 2010

  • The thread running through their ruminations is the importance of the media: “the prioritized task of bringing on board journalists of repute to accept our position”.

    Think Progress » Bush Now Says What He Wouldn’t Say Before War: Iraq Had ‘Nothing’ To Do With 9/11 2006

  • With production and arranging help from Ben Folds -- and no small amount of ironic self-awareness -- Shatner atoned for his earlier recording misstep with this well-regarded album of spoken word ruminations and autumnal musings.

    Spin Magazine Online - 2009

  • With production and arranging help from Ben Folds -- and no small amount of ironic self-awareness -- Shatner atoned for his earlier recording misstep with this well-regarded album of spoken word ruminations and autumnal musings.

    Spin Magazine Online - 2009

  • With production and arranging help from Ben Folds -- and no small amount of ironic self-awareness -- Shatner atoned for his earlier recording misstep with this well-regarded album of spoken word ruminations and autumnal musings.

    Spin Magazine Online - 2009

  • With production and arranging help from Ben Folds -- and no small amount of ironic self-awareness -- Shatner atoned for his earlier recording misstep with this well-regarded album of spoken word ruminations and autumnal musings.

    Spin Magazine Online - 2009

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