forewoman

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The forewoman was twice asked by the court if verdicts had been reached on which they all agreed, before she stated the defendants, from south London, were not guilty.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

“It was a difficult case because we all trust law enforcement,” the jury forewoman, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Jury forewoman Emily Kohrs made a round of media appearances in February.

From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2023

A special grand jury that examined the evidence recommended charges against more than a dozen people, forewoman Emily Kohrs said in February.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2023

She nodded in the direction of the thin-lipped forewoman.

From The Beggar Man by Ayres, Ruby M. (Ruby Mildred)