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deliberation

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


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The verdict came after five weeks of trial and nearly four days of deliberation by jurors in a New York City federal court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A Manhattan federal jury reached its verdict in the civil antitrust case on its fourth day of deliberation after a five week trial.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“A transaction of this magnitude, which includes new and novel issues before the FCC, demands open deliberation before the full Commission, not a quiet sign-off meant to avoid public scrutiny,” Gomez said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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

As the last hints of summer faded, Major Puff was deep in deliberation on whether or not to migrate south.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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