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deliberative

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


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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

But those have been slower and in some ways more deliberative.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2026

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

From Slate Mar. 17, 2026

If Seth wanted a fast decision—to short-circuit the deliberative process through which the company made most decisions—we wanted to hear the cast read the script.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

A wily speaker will have the capacity to jump back and forth between the judicial and the deliberative branches like an oratorical orangutan.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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