foreperson

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The group struggled to pick a foreperson before settling on Trailer after a coin-flip by an undecided juror.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Justice Department said the second indictment remained a legitimate charging document that had been endorsed by the grand jury foreperson as accurately reflecting the group’s vote on charges for Comey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Judge Curtis Farber on Wednesday informed the jury foreperson, who complained earlier this week that he felt bullied, that he won’t have to go into the jury room if he doesn’t want to.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

On Monday, the foreperson accused other jurors of "attacking" other people and trying to change their minds.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

The partial verdict comes after five days of deliberations, with the foreperson of the jury reporting escalating tensions among the jurors.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025