declared
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The judge declared a mistrial on Friday after jurors - who had heard the testimony of dozens of witnesses and deliberated for 40 hours - failed to come to a uninanimous decision.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art declared it would no longer proceed with its Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition honoring John Galliano, scheduled to debut next year.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The judge declared a mistrial after a Massachusetts jury deadlocked after seven days of deliberations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Now that a mistrial has been declared, that does not equate to an acquittal.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Well! This séance has been a tremendous disappointment so far,” Lady Constance declared.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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