deliberated

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Congress had deliberated for weeks before a majority in favor of independence became a unanimous vote, setting the stage for the next step.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Santa Barbara Superior Court trial lasted 14 weeks, and the jury, which included eight women and four men, deliberated for more than 30 hours across seven days.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The nine-person panel in the blockbuster trial deliberated for less than two hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The Chicago jury, which deliberated from around two hours, found that "the total amount of damages suffered by Plaintiff is $49.5 million", according to documents.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Harry deliberated, wondering whether he ought to lie or not.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling