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deliberation

[dih-lib-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪˌlɪb əˈreɪ ʃən /


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The justices, in other words, will decide this case the proper way—with full briefing, oral arguments, deliberation, and an opinion—rather than over the shadow docket, with little or no explanation.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

After just 90-minutes of deliberation, the jury found Bradshaw not guilty.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The specific details are expected to be posted for school board deliberation in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Some justices discussed the idea of sending the case back to lower courts for more deliberation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

He blinked a moment at seeing people in the hall, then turned with great deliberation to the meter on the wall.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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