deliberate
Example Sentences
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Around 11 a.m., the jury withdrew to deliberate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
But that’s a far cry from the deliberate destruction of civilian targets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
In Lilly’s case, the pharma giant’s deliberate structural shift has served it well.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
But some may prefer a more deliberate approach rather than ExpressVPN’s “always-on” philosophy.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Segregation laws were proposed as part of a deliberate and strategic effort to deflect anger and hostility that had been brewing against the white elite away from them and toward African Americans.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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