deliberating

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The jury had been directed that it could reach a majority verdict, but jurors were discharged earlier after failing to do so after nearly 20 hours of deliberating.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If so, his lawsuit could be thrown out before the jury even starts deliberating the merits of the case.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The advisory board made its decision after deliberating at an April 15 hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The jury at Woolwich Crown Court had been deliberating for more than 36 hours after a trial that began in November 2025.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

In honesty, he would have preferred to go into Father Olufemi’s study himself to get the journal, but some quick deliberating had put an end to that idea.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray