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deliberative

[dih-lib-er-uh-tiv, -uh-ray-tiv] / dɪˈlɪb ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv /


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Quigley, bearded and burly but soft-edged with a deliberative way of speaking that can serve a range of emotions, is brilliant, and Patel balances him admirably.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

A compelling model comes from the burgeoning global movement of citizens’ assemblies — deliberative bodies in which a randomly selected, representative cross-section of the public is convened to consider complex policy questions.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

There are, however, still tangible benefits to this deliberative approach.

From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026

It is letting companies speed-run a process that can often be a deliberative slog relying on tried-and-true approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026

These are what—in connection with forensic rhetoric in particular, though they have their analogues in the deliberative sphere—Aristotle calls “nontechnical proofs.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith


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