deliberating

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By day 20 of the trial, and after 10 hours deliberating, the jury had a unanimous verdict.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 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 council responsible for choosing his successor is struck while deliberating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

After deliberating for three days, the nine-member jury finds Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, George Atzerodt, and David Herold guilty.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly