deliberating

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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

Podedworna showed no emotion when the jury returned their verdict, after deliberating for seven hours and six minutes.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The jury came back with an acquittal after deliberating for about an hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

After deliberating for a little more than three hours, the jury acquitted 37-year-old union carpenter Juan Espinoza Martinez on the charge of murder for hire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“Well,” said he, in a deliberating manner, “for five minutes, perhaps.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen